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Jones Act Arbitration Clauses Rob Seamen of Their Right to a Trial by JuryOur maritime injury attorneys explain how slipping arbitration clauses into Jones Act seaman’s contracts destroys the right to trial by jury.
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Jones Act Employees Needed as Delmarva Offshore Wind Farm Project Moves AheadOur maritime accident attorneys discuss the impact of an offshore wind farm on the Delmarva peninsula, including the potential for potential injuries.
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Wind Farm Accidents Show the Dangers of Alternative Energy for Jones Act WorkersOur maritime injury attorneys recall recent maritime injuries near offshore wind farms and potential liability for these accidents.
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Injury Risks for Alternate Energy Maritime Transportation Lifeboat DrillsA maritime injury attorney explains how lifeboat drills pose a severe risk to Jones Act workers and how to get compensation for these accidents.
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Coast Guard Issues Interim Rule for Increased Fire Safety on Small Passenger VesselsThe U.S. Coast Guard has issued an interim rule updating fire safety protocols on certain small passenger vessels to prevent passenger injuries.
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Commercial Fishermen Likely to Suffer Injuries in the PacificA recent study has confirmed the dangers of performing commercial fishing operations off the coast of Hawaii, putting maritime workers at risk of injury.
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Was Human Error to Blame for Your Maritime Accident?Human error is a factor in the majority of maritime accidents, but the truth is that injuries at sea are rarely caused by a single person.
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Employers Have a Duty to Take Injured Seamen Back to the Mainland for Medical CareAfter an accident at sea, employers are required to send seamen to the mainland for treatment of any injury that cannot be treated with first aid.
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USS Fitzgerald Lawsuits Aim to Hold NYK Line Accountable for NegligenceAs the sole charterer of ACX Crystal, NYK Line has a duty to compensate sailors who suffered maritime injuries aboard the USS Fitzgerald.
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USS Fitzgerald Seamen Suffer PTSD After Deadly Collision with the ACX CrystalSailors aboard the USS Fitzgerald may be suffering from PTSD and other mental and emotional trauma after the collision with the ACX Crystal.