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...]
Safety on Cruise Ships
Before embarking on a cruise ship you have to think about safety measures you should implement and the legal issues regarding safety. When you board a ship in the United States, it does not necessarily mean you have all of the legal protection as if you were on land. As well, once at sea, U.S. laws … [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...]
Two Killed in Cruise Ship Fire
A fire on board a Norwegian cruise liner has killed two people, injured at least nine, and forced the evacuation of 260 others on Thursday, September 15, as the cruise liner operating on a popular route along Norway's craggy coast. Police said they received information that an additional four … [Read more...]
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