Recent Posts in Maritime Claims Category
Posted on May 9, 2012 By Texas Offshore Injury Attorney
Recently in San Francisco, a freight carrier that had become disabled needed to be rescued and tugged back to shore for repairs. The vessel was originally identified by the Coast Guard as in need of ...
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Posted on May 2, 2012 By Texas Offshore Injury Attorney
A Rhode Island tugboat master went missing when he fell overboard his vessel. The accident took place when the New York-based tug was transporting a jet fuel-carrying barge to Boston. No one saw the ...
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Posted on Apr 26, 2012 By Texas Offshore Injury Lawyer
A recent survey shows that seamen who are facing criminal charges are often under-represented and treated unfairly. This survey was conducted worldwide and took surveys from maritime workers in 18 ...
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Posted on Apr 9, 2012 By Texas Offshore Injury Attorney
Sembcorp Marine Ltd, an offshore manufacturing company, has recently secured a deal with the United States to manufacture a jackup rig for the purpose of international drilling. This venture is part ...
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Posted on Feb 21, 2012 By Texas Offshore Injury Attorney
Taking place in Virginia right now is a debate over new legislation that could limit the amount of workers' compensation benefits allotted to shipyard workers. If this bill gets approval from the ...
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