Whether you are a passenger on a cruise ship or a seaman working on a vessel, you have legal protection if you suffer an injury. Below are two recent legal cases in the news illustrating such legal maritime law protection: Cruise Ship Rapes Causes New legislation to be Enacted A passenger assaulted … [Read more...]
Workers Compensation – Jones Act Litigation and Defense Base Act Claims “In the News”
Jones Act Litigation – A Case of Negligence & Unseaworthiness On Dec. 21, 2010, deckhand Johnny C. Doll fell in an open manhole at night when working aboard a barge used by Boh. Bros. Construction Company in the construction of the new Interstate 10 over Lake Ponchartrain. Johnny C. Doll, Jr. … [Read more...]
Jones Act Protects Maritime Workers – Jones Act Legal Cases
The Jones Act provides protection to maritime workers that are injured on the job so it is important for maritime workers to understand their rights. Below are two recent legal case examples: Jury Rules in Favor of Ship Repairman who Suffered Serious Neck Injuries Gilberto Villegas was working as a … [Read more...]
Recent News Emphasizing the Importance of Maritime Lawyers
Maritime Worker Crushed Between Containers Death in the maritime industry is common and surviving family members have the right to be compensated for their loss. Recently, a maritime worker was crushed between rows of containers at a port where he was employed. A flatbed trailer hit the containers, … [Read more...]
Navy Week Comes to Los Angeles
Navy Week has sailed into Los Angeles Harbor this week, for the first time since the program launched nationwide five years ago. "About 90 percent of the commerce that moves between nations goes across the seas. That's an important mission, one that the people of Los Angeles can appreciate as a … [Read more...]
