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Lawsuit Filed for Louisiana Seaman with Injured Back
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Jones Act Case Filed for a Stroke Victim Aboard Vessel
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One Killed, Two Injured in Louisiana Boating Accident
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Case Filed for Seaman Injured by Defective Equipment
Case Filed for Offshore Worker Injured in Collision
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Most offshore injuries occur on the decks of oil rigs, industrial ships, and other vessels that employ work crews. When ...
Lawsuit Filed for 3 Men in Boat Collision
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Florida Times-Union Article Focuses on El Faro Families
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El Faro Replacement May Sail Into Hurricane Matthew
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In a troubling news story, NBC is reporting that the Isla Bella, the El Faro’s replacement, may sail into Hurricane ...
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