Whenever there is an oil spill, hundreds of people are affected. Businesses are particularly vulnerable to disruption, as they have their revenue streams interrupted, equipment damaged, and have to make expensive, time consuming alternative...
Discrimination on the High Seas
Like any other type of worker, seamen are sometimes sexually harassed or discriminated against in the course of their work. Fortunately, like any other type of worker, seamen who are the victims of discrimination and/or sexual harassment have...
Negligent Actions Based on the Jones Act
Are you a seaman? Do you spend at least 30% of your time working on brown water tugs, or ocean going ships? If so, the in the unfortunate event that you sustain an offshore injury while working, your injury and potential damages may be covered...