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  • Protecting U.S. Mariner Jobs: Proposal to Close Jones Act Loopholes That Allow Foreigners to Take Good American Jobs
    Congressman John Garamendi (D-Calif.) has introduced the “Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act” bill that would close the loopholes in the Jones Act created.
  • Compensation for Maritime Workers Hurt While Retrofitting Offshore Wind Vessels
    Our Jones Act lawyers explain why shipbuilders may suffer injuries when retrofitting vessels to bring personnel and supplies to offshore wind farms.
  • Compensation for Jones Act Workers Who Suffer Back Injuries at Sea
    Our Jones Act lawyers explain how back injuries happen on vessels and how much medical and wage compensation maritime employees could be owed.
  • What to Expect During Arbitration in Your Maritime Injury Case
    Our Jones Act lawyers explain the maritime injury arbitration process and why seamen should never attempt to negotiate without a legal advisor.
  • Jones Act Workers Are Owed Compensation for Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure
    Our Jones Act lawyers explain the dangers of hydrogen sulfide in sewage systems and how seamen and their families could be owed compensation.
  • Jones Act Seamen, Don’t Sign Any Releases After a Maritime Injury!
    Our Jones Act lawyers explain why you should never sign paperwork, authorize releases, or give statements to an employer before your injury case is settled.
  • Compensation for Jones Act Workers Injured When Performing Repairs at Sea
    Our maritime injury attorneys explore compensation under the Jones Act for seamen who suffer injuries during ship repair and maintenance.
  • Offshore Wind Farms Planned to Bring Renewable Energy to New York Coast
    Our maritime injury attorneys explore new offshore wind farm projects on the New York coast that will bring renewable energy jobs and potential injuries.
  • Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Chosen to Perform Subseainstallation Work For New York Area Ocean Facilities Wind Generation Projects
    Wind Energy - Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Chosen to Perform Subseainstallation Work For New York Area Ocean Facilities Wind Generation Projects
  • Maritime Injury Studies Examine Biggest Risks to Offshore Wind Turbine Workers
    A recent study has exposed the most common causes of maritime injuries, sudden accidents, and safety violations involving offshore wind turbines.
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