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Maritime Law
New facility means faster settlements for BP claims, but don't give up your rights.
Injured while working offshore? Read the accident report before you sign it!
Do you qualify for the Unemployed Oil Rig Workers Compensation Fund?
Who is responsible for the Deepwater Horizon explosion?
Photos of HORIZON and Interview with Rescue Captain posted
Jones Act Law
Jack Up Boat Fire In Baptiste Collette Near Vence
Changes to Jones Act may help families of those killed at sea
Lawmakers seek waiver of Jones Act for Deepwater Horizon clean-up
BP has a history of safety lapses that put workers at risk
Will more hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico put seamen's lives at risk?
Jones Act Damages
Injured? What can you do when your company treats you unfairly?
Compensation in no-fault maritime accidents: Who pays?
Common offshore injuries on the Gulf Coast
Jones Act Safety Rules
Were you injured on an unseaworthy vessel?
Coast Guard requires random drug testing of 50% of crewmen in 2010
Maintenance and Cure Law
162 reported illnesses linked to Louisiana oil spill
Louisiana Jones Act benefits do not exclude maintenance and cure
Two men hurt in helicopter crash – Is this covered under maritime law?
Jones Act seamen injured offshore are eligible for maintenance and cure
General
Drilling Companies Working Overseas With American Employees
Learn More About The Health Concerns Associated With Offshore Oil Rig Asbestos Exposure
“Deadliest Catch” fishing boat captain Phil Harris dies
Maersk Alabama attacked by pirates again
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News
Injured offshore worker sues claiming unsafe working conditions...
Posted on 8/31/2010
Deepwater Horizon lawsuits to be heard by New Orleans judge...
Posted on 8/15/2010
Crew member killed in offshore conveyor belt accident...
Posted on 8/10/2010
Mechanical problems leave six injured in ferry accident...
Posted on 8/5/2010
Maritime injury lawsuit filed by families of Duck Boat crash victims...
Posted on 8/3/2010
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Maritime Law
NSTB warns cell phone use may cause serious maritime accidents
Offshore cranes can cause serious injuries - learn more.
New law passed to protect passengers on cruise ships.
Return to light duty work? It may only help your company.
File suit early? Only if you want to win these types of maritime Jones Act cases.
Jones Act Law
Be careful of these common tricks used to fight Jones Act claims
Be sure to select your own doctor after a Jones Act maritime accident and injury.
Take these steps first to protect yourself after a Jones Act maritime injury
Applying for disability after a Jones Act Maritime accident and injury
Released to return to work? You may want to think twice about returning to work.
Jones Act Damages
How Can You Pay for Medical Treatment After an Injury?
Are offshore oil workers protected under Jones Act Law?
How Would I Prove My Oil Spill Damages?
What If I Did Not Have A Physical Injury following the DEEPWATER HORIZON Accident, But I Have a Real Fear of Returning Offshore?
What Damages Can I Collect From My DEEPWATER HORIZON Claim?
Jones Act Safety Rules
What happens when a maritime worker files a Jones Act Lawsuit?
Maintenance and Cure Law
Maintenance and cure- what is it?
What Is Maintenance and Cure?
How Do I Pay My Bills If Can’t Work During The Claim?
When a seaman is injured, what is meant by maximum medical improvement?
Injured at sea? How will you pay your bills?
The Jones Act
Burden of Proof under the Jones Act- How Hard is it to win my case?
The Real Difference of the Jones Act
Common Jones Act Issues
Show Me The Law! -- Actual Cases to Help You
Burden of Causation is Featherweight Under the Jones Act
Punitive Damages for failing to pay maintenance or cure
You CAN select your own treating doctor under the Jones Act
What is a Vessel under the Jones Act?
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Library of Cases
All Doubt In A Maintenance and Cure Case Is Resolved In Favor Of Seaman
Read Here how you can have two employers at the same time under the Jones Act
Read about the 'featherweight' burden of proof under the Jones Act
Featherweight Causation explained in this case
Stewart v. Dutra is the United States Supreme Court Case that defines a Vessel Under Jones Act
General
Is There a Blackball List?
Welcome Visitors From Bastrop, Louisiana
Welcome Visitors from the Catahoula News Booster
905b Claims for Longshoremen
What does your company owe you under the Jones Act?
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Jones Act Law:
Returning to work too quickly after your Maritime Jones Act injury can ruin your claim. Learn why your company may force you back to work asap.
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Jones Act client explains how a great Louisiana Jones Act lawyer helped him get a settlement in less than a year
Maritime lawyers at The Young Firm helped Charles with his Jones Act case
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FAQs
Maritime Law
The Company Doctor Is Refusing To Perform Medical Testing. What Should I Do?
Should I try to settle my maritime case before I hire an attorney?
Should I return to work as soon as possible following my maritime or Jones Act injury?
Jones Act Law
Will My Employer Obtain Videotaped Surveillance of Me During My Jones Act Maritime Claim?
Can I File for Unemployment Benefits After a Jones Act Injury or While my Jones Act Case is Moving Forward?
What Is A Mediation Of My Jones Act Injury Case?
General
Can I Use My Health Insurance To Pay For Medical Treatment For A Jones Act Maritime Injury?
What rights do I have under general maritime or admiralty law?
What financial compensation can I receive in a maritime lawsuit?
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