Blog Posts in September, 2011
Posted on Sep 29, 2011 By Offshore Injury Attorney
If you have been injured while at work, you could be entitled to compensation. Accidents are a real threat for those working at harbors or on any type of vessel or oil rig . The offshore injury ...
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Posted on Sep 22, 2011 By Offshore Injury Lawyer
Fires and explosions are among the most imminent threats to oil rig workers. Not only is the offshore drilling platform far from help, but the fire is surrounded by a seemingly inexhaustible supply of ...
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Posted on Sep 15, 2011 By Offshore Accidents Attorney
There is a high level of dedication and risk involved in the life of a seaman working on offshore excursions. As such, laws such as the Jones Act and the Merchant Marine Act have been created to ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2011 By Offshore Injury Attorney
The United States Federal statue known as the Merchant Marine Act was established in 1920 as a national means of regulating maritime commerce. The stipulations defined in this act govern maritime ...
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Posted on Sep 1, 2011 By Offshore Injury Attorney
Have you been injured in a work-related accident? Longshoremen are responsible for loading and unloading cargo from ships and other vessels. The nature of this work is full of potential mishaps. If ...
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