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The federal court system oversees maritime injuries in New Jersey and other states in the United States. They may assign the case to a state court system if they wish and order states to try several parties who may be guilty of wrongdoing in the same case. Injured...
The Longshore Act and Jones Act are federal laws that provide benefits and protections to New York workers in the maritime industry. However, they have some crucial differences in their scope and application. The Jones Act This federal law applies to workers on...
Maritime workers are some of the most vulnerable people in New Jersey. Not only do they often work in dangerous conditions, but they also may not be able to receive workers' compensation if they're injured on the job. That's why the Jones Act is in place. What is the...
The Jones Act was established in 1920 as part of an overall statute to protect the United States coastline, including New York City harbor. The legislation defines what workers are covered when injured, and it also allowed for Jones Act workers to file claims and...
Those who work on ships as well as at seaports, in New York and throughout the country, may want to learn more about a recent ruling by the Louisiana court. They ruled that an employee may claim mental injury when it comes to harassment and a hostile work environment....
If you or family are working at sea or at a seaport, you may want to learn more about what constitutes a seaworthy vessel. Those who live in New York as well as near any major seaport might want to know more about the Jones Act and what has consideration as a...
The U.S. has sets of laws to cover death at sea beyond the borders of territorial waters. In the 1920s, the limitations of the Jones Act were identified by the U.S. government and followed by the introduction of the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA). In 2000,...
Workers on ships or at ports across the U.S.A. may want to learn more about an issue happening at the Port of Houston. It is about medical care that an injured worker may need; they often do not seek help because of fear of retaliation when it comes to getting another...
Workers who spend the majority of their time operating cranes are no longer considered seamen, under a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. This applies to New York workers who operate the cranes that are attached to ships, used for loading up...
Residents of New York City and seaport cities across the country may have an interest in learning more about what is being done, and what management and workers can do, to improve safety on oil rigs. With companies emphasizing safety, the number of injuries has...
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