Archive for the ‘Maritime Injuries’ Category

San Diego Maritime Accidents: San Diego Water Way Injuries

Posted by Mark Blane on March 20th, 2010 under Maritime Injuries Tags: , , ,  •  No Comments

San Diego Maritime Accidents: San Diego Water Way Injuries

Maritime Injury Claims – The Jones Act

Posted by Mark Blane on July 7th, 2009 under Maritime Injuries Tags:  •  No Comments

The Jones Act is a federal law that permits injured seamen to seek monetary compensation for injuries that happen aboard a U.S. flagged vessel against co-workers, or an employer, that happen within the course and scope of employment.  Maritime work is often dangerous and the Jones Act recognizes this element in the duties of seaman [...]