Recent Posts in Jones Act Category
Posted on May 11, 2012 By Offshore Injury Attorney
According to a recent study, the human factor is the biggest challenge right now to the oil and gas industry. Near half of all factors that pose a safety risk to offshore workers is human error. Many ...
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Posted on Apr 12, 2012 By Offshore Injury Lawyer
Like something straight out of a horror film, the United States embarked on a vessel left over from the Japanese Tsunami. What's so scary about that? The vessel was found completely intact after a ...
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Posted on Mar 23, 2012 By Offshore Injury Attorney
Many people have heard about the Jones Act before, but they may be unsure of exactly what it provides. How is it different from general maritime law, for example? Those considered "seaman" ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2012 By Offshore Injury Attorney
Apple is soon poised to release the new iPad HD, but what does this have anything to do with offshore workers? You may be surprised to know that there are actually applications that offshore workers ...
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Posted on Feb 27, 2012 By Offshore Injury Attorney
New Congressional requirements should increase the use of Jones Act vessels in Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) drawdowns in the future. The rise of U.S. gas prices could warrant another SPR drawdown ...
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Posted on Feb 14, 2012 By Offshore Injury Attorney
A Jones Act lawsuit was filed on behalf of an injured seaman who is blaming his employer for his ankle injury he sustained while being transported from a vessel to the shore. The suit is being filed ...
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Posted on Nov 25, 2011 By Arnold & Itkin LLP
Many individuals that reside in the United States are unaware of the statutes named in P.L. 66-261, or the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. However, many of the information in this act is very relevant ...
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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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