Maritime Accidents Articles

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How Do Settlement Negotiations Typically Work in Maritime Accident Lawsuits?

The nature of maritime work means that accidents can lead to particularly severe injuries and significant property damage. When these tragedies strike, victims and their families can turn to the legal system for justice and compensation. In maritime law, settlement negotiations are the most typical way of settling a lawsuit, though some Houston, TX maritime…

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Proving Negligence and Liability in Offshore Accident Lawsuits

Offshore environments have inherent dangers and operational challenges that aren’t seen on land, so when accidents happen under maritime conditions, they can be catastrophic. Property damage, injuries, or even loss of life are not uncommon, and with the long coastline of Texas, our state sees more maritime incidents than most. When tragedies unfold, establishing negligence…

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Safety for Individuals Working Over or Near Water

What must construction site managers and employers do to protect workers who are engaged in work over or near water? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) addresses this concern in 29 CFR 1926.106, which provides for the following: Although simply stated, these requirements have been the subject of numerous letters of interpretation over the…

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The Basics of the Longshore Act & Available Remedies for Injured Maritime Workers

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA” or the “Longshore Act”) is a federal workers’ compensation scheme designed to provide coverage to maritime employees who are injured or killed in an incident “occurring upon the navigable waters of the United States (including any adjoining pier, wharf, dry dock, terminal, building way, marine railway, or…

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