Admiralty Lawyer

The victims of a 2003 Norwegian Cruise Line accident will be collectively recieving more than $13 million after a court ordered the cruise line to compensate the injured and the families of the 8 workers who died in the accident.
In 2003, a boiler on one of the cruise ships exploded, causing the death of 8 workers […]

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What exactly does unseaworthiness mean? Ship owners are responsible to provide a vessel that is in a good condition and fit for use. When making an unseaworhtiness claim, the claim is filed against the ship’s owner.
Seaworthy ships should have the proper safety equipment on board as well as provide a safe place for seamen to […]

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A large fishing boat sank recently in the Bering Sea just off of Alaska. The Alaska Ranger began to take on water shortly after the control of the rudder was lost. When it became evident that there was no way to save the boat, a distress signal was sent out and the 47 crewmembers began […]

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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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