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Did you recently suffer a shipping dock work injury? If so, you may be wondering what steps you need to take to claim compensation. The experienced attorneys of Williams Hart & Boundas Boundas LLP will provide you with all the information you need to know. Shipping...
Maritime law, also known as admiralty law, is a collection of regulations that covers all contracts, torts, offenses, and other legal disputes that occur on navigable waters. Broadly speaking, maritime laws deal with: A ship owner’s obligations to their workers and...
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that provides workers’ comp benefits to maritime employees who suffer injuries on the navigable waters of the United States. The benefits offered by the LHWCA are generally better than...
The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States. 46 U.S. Code § 30104 (a section of the Jones Act) extends the Federal Employer’s Liability Act (FELA) to seamen who sustain...
The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) gives the surviving family members of anyone killed due to negligence at sea the right to claim compensation from the responsible party. It states: “When the death of an individual is caused by wrongful act, neglect, or...
We all remember the Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010 -- a catastrophic event that killed 11 workers and injured 17 others. An explosion on the rig started a fire that burned in the Gulf of Mexico for nearly two days and released oil into the gulf continuously for...
The Jones Act was devised to protect sailors from mistreatment while on the job and requires that employers provide healthcare to their maritime workers and ensure safe working conditions. Moreover, there is a provision under the Jones Act regarding clear-cut...
The Jones Act, which is also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is the primary compensation platform for injured seamen. Essentially, the Jones Act combines the low burden of proof in workers' compensation matters with the substantial compensation available...
Corpus Christi, TX - The U.S. Coast Guard responded to an explosion that occurred early Friday morning in the Port of Corpus Christi Ship Channel after a dredging vessel struck an underwater propane pipeline. 18 workers were in the vicinity at the time. Six people...