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Coast Guard Random Drug Testing: Requirements for Crewmen

jonesactNovember 30, 2015Maritime Resources

The Coast Guard requires that maritime employers establish random drug testing programs for licensed crewmen. The Coast Guard recently issued its requirements for 2010. In…

Understanding Coast Guard and OSHA MOU: What It Means for Maritime Safety

jonesactNovember 30, 2015Maritime Law

In order to enforce safety regulations better and protect seamen who work aboard vessels, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…

Chronic Benzene Exposure and Maritime Hazards Could Lead to a Jones Act Claim

jonesactNovember 30, 2015Maritime Injury Claims

Long-term maritime benzene exposure can affect an individual in numerous ways. When the chemical is inhaled over a long period of time, as can happen if…

Caps on Damages for a Jones Act Claim

jonesactNovember 30, 2015Jones Act

There are no caps on damages when pursuing a Jones Act claim. The types of damages that an employee can recover will depend on the…

Boating Accident Back Injury: Complications of Ruptured Disc

jonesactNovember 30, 2015Maritime Injuries

A Jones Act injury may turn out to be a ruptured disc, which could leave you sidelined for weeks or months, depending on its severity.…

Are you well-rested? Fatigue Considered a Factor in Maritime Casualties

jonesactNovember 30, 2015Maritime Accidents

According to an article at MarineLink.com, at least 75 percent of marine casualties result from human error, and 16 percent of maritime casualties can be…

Coast Guard Random Drug Testing: Requirements for Crewmen

Understanding Coast Guard and OSHA MOU: What It Means for Maritime Safety

Chronic Benzene Exposure and Maritime Hazards Could Lead to a Jones Act Claim

Caps on Damages for a Jones Act Claim

Boating Accident Back Injury: Complications of Ruptured Disc

Are you well-rested? Fatigue Considered a Factor in Maritime Casualties

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