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Maritime Law
- Gulf of Mexico seamen have a right to proper lifesaving equipment!
- What is the “Death on the High Seas Act”?
- Hurt on a cruise ship? Cruise ships are legally responsible for passenger safety.
- Two ships collide, crew feared dead - the dangers facing mariners on busy waters
- Looking for a Jones Act / Maritime Law attorney?
Jones Act Law
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
- Two men hurt in helicopter crash – Is this covered under maritime law?
- Jones Act seamen injured offshore are eligible for maintenance and cure
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News
- Longshoreman’s death is terminal’s 17th safety violation in 5 years...
Posted on 3/10/2010 - Gulf of Mexico oil platform faces federal scrutiny...
Posted on 3/2/2010 - YYacht company agrees to pay damages in to family of capsizing victim...
Posted on 3/2/2010 - Oil rig or gas pipeline worker rated “worst” job in the U.S....
Posted on 2/21/2010 - Crewman dies in Houston tugboat accident...
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Maritime Law
- Hurt on a New Orleans cruise? A maritime lawyer can protect your rights.
- What is the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act? How can it affect your injury case? The maritime attorneys at the New Orleans Young Firm explain.
- Why You Should Not Hide Previous Injuries During A Maritime Pre-Employment Examination
- Lead exposure is a danger for shipyard workers
- Invisible danger on the docks: the hazards of diesel exhaust
Jones Act Law
- Yes, the Jones Act covers offshore oil rig accidents.
- Are commercial divers covered under Jones Act Law?
- Is the Jones Act the same as Workers’ Compensation?
- Jones Act cases can often be filed in many different courts. Make sure you choose the best court for your suit.
- What is a vessel, and how is a vessel defined for Jones Act laws?
Jones Act Damages
- Head Injury: A major risk for maritime workers
- Three things you should do before settling your Jones Act Case
- Hurt offshore? You could qualify for financial compensation under the Jones Act
- Common Medical Tests for Maritime and Offshore Injuries
Jones Act Safety Rules
Maintenance and Cure Law
- Injured at sea? How will you pay your bills?
- Hypothermia at sea, a major risk for maritime workers
- Injured offshore? Get ready to fight for maintenance and cure
- Punitive Damages Are Available for Failure to Pay Maintenance and Cure
- Maintenance and Cure Resolved In Favor of Seaman
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
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FAQ Categories:
Maritime Law
- Should I return to work as soon as possible following my maritime or Jones Act injury?
- Should I try to settle my maritime case before I hire an attorney?
- The Company Doctor Is Refusing To Perform Medical Testing. What Should I Do?
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?
- I Cannot Live Without The Advances That My Company Is Giving Me. If I Hire An Attorney, Will My Company Cut Off My Advances?
- How Long Will It Take To Resolve My Case?
- How Much Will My Case Be Worth?
General
- Can I Use My Health Insurance To Pay For Medical Treatment For A Jones Act Maritime Injury?
- Who can sue for a maritime or boating accident injury?
- What financial compensation can I receive in a maritime lawsuit?
- What rights do I have under general maritime or admiralty law?
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- Mike explains what it was like at trial with Louisiana Jones Act and maritime lawyer Tim Young
- Mike explains what it was like at trial with Louisiana Jones Act and maritime lawyer Tim Young
- Jones Act client explains how a great Louisiana Jones Act lawyer helped him get a settlement in less than a year
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?