Oct 3, 2025 | Defense Base Act, Jones Act Lawyer, Maritime Law, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
According to the CDC, workers in water transportation face a fatality rate over four times higher than the average for all U.S. jobs. If you work at sea, the risks are real and the consequences can be life-changing. Maritime injuries often lead to...
Sep 26, 2025 | Defense Base Act, Jones Act Lawyer, Maritime Law, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
The CDC reports that approximately 400,000 people work in the U.S. maritime industry. If you are part of this workforce, you face real risks every day. Slippery decks, heavy machinery, and unpredictable conditions can lead to serious injuries. When you are...
Sep 12, 2025 | Defense Base Act, Jones Act Lawyer, Maritime Law, Workplace Injury
The CDC reports that over 400,000 people work in the U.S. maritime industry, facing a higher risk of injury than most other workers. Tragically, the water transportation industry has a fatality rate 4.7 times higher than the average for all U.S. workers....
Jun 6, 2025 | Defense Base Act, Jones Act Lawyer, Maritime Law, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
What happens if you’re injured while working on a ship or offshore vessel? Many maritime workers aren’t sure what legal protections apply after an accident. That’s where Jones Act claims come in. These claims allow seamen to seek...
Jul 5, 2024 | Jones Act Lawyer, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
It’s estimated that there are over 119,000 workers in the oil and gas extraction industry. There’s no denying that oilfield jobs come with good pay and benefits. Unfortunately, they are also some of the most dangerous positions out there. Even when a...
Mar 1, 2024 | Jones Act Lawyer
The maritime industry is one of the most dangerous on the planet. This fact concerns people when they learn that maritime industry workers don’t have recourse under state workers’ compensation laws. However, you don’t have to worry because the Jones...
