What Constitutes an Offshore Injury?

What Constitutes an Offshore Injury?

Did you know there are over 4.5 million work-related injuries each year in the US? If you’re a maritime worker, you’re probably all too familiar with the concept. Whether on a boat, ship, platform, or rig, there’s no doubt that working offshore can...
What to Know About Maritime Laws and Regulations

What to Know About Maritime Laws and Regulations

Are you one of the more than 13 million Americans that can attribute their employment to the maritime industry? An industry that generates more than $3 trillion dollars to the US economy warrants a specific set of laws and regulations. According to Duhaime’s Law...

What Is the Longshore Act and When Does It Apply?

Workers’ compensation covers around 135 million people in the United States. But there are countless laws and addendum you don’t find out about until after you’re injured on the job. One of the trickiest laws to understand is the Longshore Act. If...