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There are many types of offshore accidents but when we discuss famous shipwrecks, we are referring to wrecks that resulted in the ship going completely underwater and, in most cases, un-salvaged. These wrecks were responsible for the loss of thousands of lives and billions of dollars in physical damage. It…

Maritime safety or marine safety, focuses on preventing loss to people, vessels, and cargo at sea. Maritime safety developed due to the unique risks that shipping and dock workers face. In this post, we will cover: international maritime safety oversight organizations, US maritime safety and, Texas Water Safety Maritime Safety…

Oil rig accidents happen more frequently than we may care to admit, yielding various levels of destruction. While truly catastrophic accidents may not be nearly as common, they have lasting effects on workers and the environment. Below we cover four of the worst offshore accidents in recent maritime history and…

The doctrine of unseaworthiness is one of the most important when trying to hold an employer accountable for an injury on the job. In this blog post we will discuss how this doctrine arose and how it can be used in a maritime injury case under the Jones Act to…

Maritime Law: The Rules That Govern Our Waterways Maritime law, sometimes called admiralty law, is a set of rules that governs how we interact with the waterways in the United States. These rules cover many areas, including: Rules for business on the water Where legal disputes should be handled Personal…

If you get hurt on the job, you typically file for workers’ compensation. But for the men and women working at sea, the rules are entirely different. The Jones Act is a critical federal law that provides unique protections and rights to injured seamen, going far beyond standard compensation. This…

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