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• Exxon Valdez case - Punitive damages allowed under maritime law
• Jones Act injury case against Waterman Steamship
• New Longshore and Harbor Worker's case against Noble Drilling protects injured worker's rights
• Injured worker sues D&S Marine Services under the Jones Act
• We are pleased to announce the coming publication of The Complete Guide to Jones Act & Maritime Injury Claims
• Commercial diver settles injury case against employer and lift boat company
• Injured employee sues Matteson Marine Service under the Jones Act
• Offshore back and neck injuries at sea, on vessels, or on offshore oil rigs
• Jones Act Lawsuit Against Kirby Inland Marine and Capital Inland Marine
• Preventing offshore slip and fall injuries by using non-slip coatings on walking and working surfaces

Practice Areas

• Jones Act Cases
• Maritime Injury & Death Cases
• Diver Accident Lawyer

News

• Navigazione Montanari S.p.A. and Pelican Offshore Services settle Jones Act case with mooring master
• 5th Circuit Upholds 1.2 million dollar Jones Act verdict
• Settlement for offshore welder who injured back
• Jones Act & Maritime Injury Claims Book
• Lawsuit Filed Against Blessey Marine Under the Jones Act
• Houston Maritime Death - Man Killed While Loading Ship
• Hoosier Marine Hit With Lawsuit By Injured Worker
• Injured Galleyhand Sues Universal Sodexho and Rowan Under Jones Act
• Worker Sues Diamond Offshore for exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Worker Sues Pride Offshore For Forcing Him to Work In An Unsafe Position

Case Results

• Jones Act Cases
  • Offshore Welder Obtains $225,000 Settlement One Day Before Trial
• Maritime Injury & Death Cases
  • Jones Act employer and crewboat company pay injured seaman $1,495,000.00 to settle claims involving injury on crewboat during transport to shore
• Spotlight Cases
  • Confidential: Drilling Contractor Settles Single Death Premises Liability Case Arising Out Of Shooting In Middle East
  • $1,495,000: Jones Act employer and crewboat company settle with injured seaman
  • Exploration Company Pays $745,000 to Settle Claims of Platform Operator Alleging Back Injury During Offshore Swing Rope Transfer
  • Seaman's Leg Injury Results in Settlement with Jones Act Employer

Document Library

• Jones Act Cases
• Suggested Articles to read if you have a Jones Act, Longshoreman, or offshore injury case
• Injured on a casino boat? You may have legal rights under the Jones Act
• Jones Act seaman and other offshore workers are often mistreated when they are hurt on the job
• You have legal remedies if you are hurt on a cruise ship
• Injured in the Gulf of Mexico - What Law Applies?
• I was exposed to benzene, asbestos, or another toxic substance as part of my maritime employment - What are my legal rights?
• The number one mistake to wreck your maritime injury case
• Do Marine Construction Workers Qualify Under the Jones Act?
• Should my Jones Act injury claim be filed in federal or state court?
• Houston Texas Attorney Explains Causation Standard in Jones Act Cases
• Seaman's Alert - Important Warning for Injured Offshore Workers & Seamen
• How to Select the Right Attorney for Your Maritime Injury Case
• The difference between Jones Act and Longshoremen
• Jones Act Claims - Defeating the Limitation of Liability Defense
• I was injured on a spar. Is a spar a Jones Act vessel?
• What Damages are Available Under the Jones Act?
• What is the Jones Act?
• An Analysis of Venue Options in Texas Jones Act Cases
• What to expect in a Jones Act injury case
• Frequently Asked Questions About Our Law Firm
• Part 1 - The Jones Act
• What Lawyers Must Know When Identifying & Handling Jones Act Cases
• Maritime Injury & Death Cases
• Five Things You Must Know If You Suffered An Offshore Injury
• 5 Secrets Your Offshore Employer May Not Want You To Know If You Are Injured Offshore
• I was involved in an accident offshore and the insurance company wants me to give a recorded statement - What should I do?
• Tricks Offshore Employers Use on Injured Workers
• Injured Offshore? Here are five helpful tips for navigating your legal voyage
• Diver Accident Lawyer
• What Law Covers Diving Accidents & Injuries?
• Diving Injuries - Are Diving Injuries Covered Under the Jones Act?
• General
• Reporting your offshore injury
• How to hire the best lawyer for your injury or accident case
• I was injured on an offshore jack-up rig or oil platform - What are my legal rights to compensation?
• Oil Platform Injury Cases
• Financial Insecurity & Wrongful Termination - Two Big Fears When You Suffer An On-The-Job Injury
• Important Information About Offshore Oil Rig Injury Claims
• What is a Longshoreman?
• Injury at Sea? - 6 Critical Things to Know If You Are Injured At Sea
• What damages are recoverable when somone dies at sea?

Frequently Asked Questions

• General
• Am I required to give a written statement after I am injured?
• If I am injured offshore, am I required to sign paperwork in exchange for receiving medical benefits or maintenance payments?
• If I suffer an offshore injury, am I required to see only company doctors?
• If no one is at fault for my injury offshore, do I still get an medical benefits or wage replacement/lost wages?
• If I am injured offshore, can I bring claims for negligence against the parties who are at fault?
• I was injured on a U.S. government vessel - Do I have a Jones Act case?
• How do I know if I am a Jones Act "seaman?"
• What is General Maritime Law?
• What does "unseaworthiness" mean??
• What is "maintenance and cure?"
• What is a Jones Act "vessel?"
• Offshore Transfer Accident - What Law Covers Offshore Transfer Accidents
• What is my offshore injury case worth and how quickly should I expect the company to settle my case?
• I injured my back on an offshore drilling rig. Do I have a claim?

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