The Jones Act provides seamen additional protections and rights to sue for compensation when they’re injured as a result of negligence on the part of their captain, fellow crew members or maritime company. But who, exactly, qualifies as a seaman? There are all kinds...
Whether you work about a ship or take cruises, it’s imperative that you familiarize yourself with some of the more common safety hazards that you’ll face while you’re on the water. This can help you remain safe, and it can also help you keep others around you safe....
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a Jones Act lawsuit on behalf of a seaman who suffered serious injuries while working aboard a commercial fishing vessel. The lawsuit alleges that negligence, unsafe working conditions, and an unseaworthy vessel led to a preventable...
Collisions between vessels and other maritime accidents often lead to extensive property damage for the shipping industry as well as serious injuries for workers. One way to reduce the risk of accidents and vessel collisions is to improve route efficiency and reduce...
Most people do not look at their workplace as a place where they face serious injuries or death every day. There are jobs that include health and safety risks for workers. When most studies list the most dangerous jobs in America, they often come up with the same...
After a work-related accident, you will be facing many questions. Who will pay for the hospital bills and lost wages? What about the part that workers’ compensation won’t cover? Can I bring a claim against my employer, too? A recent case decided by the Texas Supreme...
Whenever two or more parties have a legal dispute, they can pursue civil litigation. There are no criminal charges in these cases. The parties simply have legal concerns that need resolution. There are steps in the process. Understanding them can help you decide how...
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a lawsuit under 33 U.S.C. § 905(b) and general maritime law against Mike Hooks, LLC on behalf of a maritime worker who sustained serious injuries while working aboard the dredging vessel MISSOURI H. The lawsuit alleges that unsafe...
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a lawsuit under general maritime law and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) against SBM Offshore USA, Inc., SBM Gulf Production LLC, Murphy Exploration & Production Company–USA, and Wood Group PSN, Inc. on behalf of an...