By George Vourvoulias In Maritime Injuries

Maritime Injury Compensation for Commercial Divers in Louisiana

Commercial diving is one of the most dangerous jobs in the maritime industry. Divers face the risk of severe injuries,…

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What happens if there is an injury involving someone covered under The Jones Act?

Jones Act

What happens if there is an injury involving someone covered under The Jones Act?

In 1920, Congress passed the Merchant Marine Act. One of the most important sections of…

George VourvouliasApril 25, 2022

What is the Death on the High Seas Act?

Maritime Law

What is the Death on the High Seas Act?

The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) allows the family of offshore workers who…

George VourvouliasApril 18, 2022

Comparative Negligence for Jones Act Seamen - Why You Need To Know What It Means

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Comparative Negligence for Jones Act Seamen – Why You Need To Know What It Means

Protections against negligence help ensure that working conditions for offshore workers are safe since employers…

George VourvouliasMarch 14, 2022

Mississippi River Deckhand Obtains Lifetime Settlement after Barge Collision

Maritime Law

Mississippi River Deckhand Obtains Lifetime Settlement after Barge Collision

Nate Dugan was off-duty and in the galley of his Mississippi River vessel when it…

George VourvouliasJanuary 31, 2022