Admiralty Lawyer

After filing a Jones Act lawsuit against the Midnight Rider for claims of unseaworthiness, seaman Jacob Robichaux and Helix Engery Solutions Group have reached a settlement. During the time of the injury, Robichaux was working on the pipelaying barge that was operating just off the shore of Texas.
He claims that he sustained his injuries in an […]

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Recent concerns over crimes experienced on cruise ships has prompted the need for a cruise ship safety bill. The bill  would require for an “ocean ranger” to be present on all ships to promote passenger safety. The rangers would act as security guards, monitoring public safety and ensuring that cruise ships comply with safety and […]

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United States company Horizon Lines, the nation’s leading domestic shipping and intergrated logisitics company, recently won the Jones Act Carrier of the Year for 2007.  Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. presents the annual award in order to recognize schedule reliability and customer service.  The award was presented on April 1, 2008 during a tour of Horizon Line’s […]

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A dealer on a floating casino who suffered debilitating flea bites is suing Casears Indiana under maritime law violations.  Lawyers for the plaintiff, Tina Condor, claim she is covered under the law because the casino is a boat.  Although the boat has rarely moved from its dock in six years, the Indiana Court of Appeals […]

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