How the Type of Vessel You Work on Can Impact Your Maritime Law Claim
Nov 21, 2012
Workers injured on a maritime ship may hire an attorney familiar with maritime law to help file a claim against the responsible party to seek a settlement that covers expenses stemming from the acciden...
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The Origination of the Jones Act
Nov 16, 2012
Help from Gulf Shore Jones Act legal services may be available if you have concerns about your legal rights as a maritime worker. An attorney can explain how the Jones Act law may impact your ability t...
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Importance of Maintenance & Cure Injury Claim Benefits
Oct 30, 2012
With help from a Gulf Coast maintenance and cure attorney, you may be able to recover compensation and all of your injury claim benefits. As a maritime worker, you are entitled the benefits of the Jone...
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Top 4 Piracy Hot Spots in the World Today
Oct 24, 2012
A Jones Act lawyer on the Gulf Coast knows seamen and women dont always have the luxury of avoiding piracy-prone areas. Depending on your location, one of the biggest threats to your safety is piracy. ...
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What You Should Know About Maritime Safety Before Going to Work on a Boat
Oct 15, 2012
When an accident occurs in the Gulf Coast, a maritime law attorney can help make sense of whether rules and/or regulations were broken and whether you can seek compensation. It doesnt matter what kind ...
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What Maritime Law Says About Boat Owners’ Legal Responsibilities
Oct 08, 2012
Knowing the legal responsibilities of boat owners could benefit you if you are injured on the Gulf Coast. These responsibilities boil down to one thing: exercising reasonable care. While maritime law c...
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What an Injured Seaman or Sailor Needs to Know About Shipping Act Waivers
Oct 08, 2012
If youre concerned about how a Shipping Act waiver impacts your Gulf Coast Jones Act injury claim, lawyers who understand the ins and outs of maritime law are best equipped to answer your questions. Th...
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Determining if the Compensation You're Receiving Matches What You Deserve Under Jones Act
Aug 03, 2012
If youve been receiving compensation, but youre wondering if its the amount you deserve, contact a Jones Act attorney to look over your case. If youre curious to learn for which items or aspects of you...
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Why it is Critical that You Can Prove You Are a Seaman to File under Jones Act
Jul 31, 2012
If youve been injured in a maritime accident, its important that you know your rights. You may be entitled to compensation under the Jones Act, which means you could receive compensation for time you a...
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Benzene Exposure for Maritime Workers Sometimes Requires a Jones Act Attorney for Compensation
Jul 31, 2012
Benzene is just one chemical that can pose deadly hazards to maritime workers aboard a cargo ship. The Jones Act protects a seamans rights if they become ill from this dangerous chemical. A New Orleans...
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