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The Jones Act is an important piece of federal legislation that protects workers whose jobs place them on vessels in navigable waters. Workers in these conditions are not protected by the same laws as terrestrial workers, and as such require their own legislation to...
People who love history, or just like to watch movies and TV shows, may get the false impression that travel on the sea and other open navigable bodies of water is no longer that dangerous and that disasters like the sinking of the Titanic are things of the past....
Longshoremen and harbor workers in New York and Manhattan are exposed to daily risks and often work under hazardous conditions. Although the pay can be good, workers are often injured from slips and falls, heavy loading, chemical exposures and dangerous machinery. The...
There are many different ways that people in New York get away and do various things on their vacations. They may go to other countries to visit various places and other cultures. They may go to beach resorts, the mountains, places for the children and many other...
Maritime workers have unique jobs that often pay well but can be dangerous. Maritime employers have the duty to provide a safe workplace for their employees. If an injury occurs while an employee is at sea, then they are entitled to compensation under the Jones Act....
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