Maritime Law and Seamen’s Wages: Your Rights When Paychecks Are Delayed
You have been at sea for a while. Now the voyage is over and you are back with your family. But, where is your paycheck?
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You have been at sea for a while. Now the voyage is over and you are back with your family. But, where is your paycheck?
If you’ve been seriously injured in a Mississippi maritime accident, you may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of suing for emotional distress and injury. An attorney
Why Do Shipyard Crane Accidents Occur? Shipyard workers are considered to have very dangerous jobs. One of the biggest dangers in Louisiana shipyards is the
There are many maritime jobs that can be found on pleasure boats, such as private yachts and cruise ships. From guest services to mechanics, these
While working on a Jones Act shipping vessel, you slip and fall off of an unstable ladder. You’re shaken up and sore, and your fellow
Working on a boat can be a dangerous occupation. You may experience foul weather, dangerous chemicals, and heavy machinery that may create a hazardous situation
Once, a boat crew was running a “man overboard drill” on a Jones Act vessel and attempted to recover a dummy in the water. One of
Many seamen and maritime workers who are hurt on the job find themselves disappointed by the small amount of compensation they receive. Unless the employer
If you work as a seafarer or mariner and were injured at work, you have a right to file for compensation under the Jones Act.
Under maritime law, a maritime license like a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) is required for certain mariners working aboard merchant vessels. The MMC is required