Jones Act Lawyer

A bill proposed by California state senator Joe Simitian would require that cruise ships sailing from California ports have a peace officer on board to oversee passenger safety and compliance with environmental regulations. The bill, spurred by several publicized cases of missing passengers and sexual assault in recent years, would give California the toughest cruise-industry […]

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The wife of Brandon Jenkins, a seaman killed by lightning in August 2007, has filed a wrongful death and Jones Act lawsuit against the shipowner, Blessey Marine Service. The suit claims that Blessey Marine was negligent in ordering her husband to work outside in inclement weather. It accuses the company of failing to follow industry […]

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A collision between a civilian vessel and a City of Miami patrol boat Friday night left two civilian passengers injured, with one still in the hospital. The patrol boat hit the civilian vessel “The Contender” on its side, resulting in a crack in its hull, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The […]

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A crane operator who was loading a commercial ship in Houston was killed when the load he was currently placing in the ship’s cargo hold fell and crushed him.
The crane operator was loading a large load onto the ship when the front portion of the crane snapped which sent the load crashing to the ground. The […]

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