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As with most laws in the United States, there are very specific places where a Jones Act lawsuit must be filed. The choice of where
A serious head injury or traumatic brain injury has the potential to cause long-term disability and death. Getting medical attention immediately is essential to a
When applying for jobs in international waters, pay special attention to vessels that may be flying Flags of Convenience (FOC). According to the International Transport
When seamen are injured, they are entitled to maintenance and cure payments to cover the cost of their day-to-day living expenses (maintenance) as well as
As a maritime employee, you may have heard about the different laws that govern your safety at sea. It’s important to know your legal rights,
What is a “JSA”? JSA stands for “job safety analysis”, and it is a tool that can be used to identify the risks to employees
The Jones Act is a federal statute and is not limited by any type of geographic region or any geographic distance offshore. Whether or not the
Under the Jones Act, a vessel must be seaworthy and in proper working order. If the employer or vessel owner fails to provide a seaworthy
The Maritime Labor Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), commonly known as the “seafarers’ bill of rights,” is the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) international maritime convention that