If you have been on a cruise ship or commercial vessel, you likely walked on the ship’s gangway. A gangway is like any other part of a ship – it can cause an accident if it is not properly maintained, designed, or constructed. What makes a gangway particularly dangerous is the fact that it rises and falls with the...
The Jones Act is a cornerstone of U.S. admiralty law, providing a number of crucial protections for maritime workers. That said, navigating the intricacies of the Jones Act is no easy task. Fortunately, you don’t have to do so on your own. If you are a maritime worker who has sustained injuries while on the job, speak with the...
Being injured at sea can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating. Medical bills add up, time off work takes its toll, and the pain and suffering complicate matters further. Seafarers deserve compensation for all of these difficulties. It is often difficult for people who work at sea to find help when their employer is not adequately compensating for injuries...
The Jones Act contains provisions that protect commercial fishermen and merchant seamen while they perform their duties aboard maritime vessels. Jones Act maintenance and cure are two legal entitlements seafarers can use to help recover if injured at sea. Maintenance and cure place a legal responsibility on ship owners and employers to provide compensation for the living expenses and medical...
Jacksonville, Florida, and JAXPORT serve as an important port and point of operations for maritime activity along the strategically important St. Johns River. JAXPORT is the State of Florida’s largest container port and the nation’s second-largest vehicle-handling port, making it a critically important economic engine for North Florida. In addition to cargo handling, JAXPORT supports the cruise ship industry...
Anyone who works in the Gulf of Mexico or other coastal waters faces the constant risk of offshore injury. The waters of the gulf are home to myriad high-risk industries, ranging from maritime transport to offshore oil rigs. However, serious injuries can occur in any U.S. waterways. If you or a loved one suffered an offshore injury, you are...
If your loved one has died on the high seas, you may have a claim for damages. The team of personal injury attorneys at Johns Law Group has extensive experience handling maritime claims. And more specifically, we understand how the Death on the High Seas Act might apply to your personal injury case. Read on to learn more about...
The offshore industry is a big factor in the Gulf South economy. Often lost in the shuffle are the workers who make this industry run. Let’s face it, offshore work is not only demanding, it is dangerous. Johns Law Group assists and represents offshore workers who have been injured in Texas, Louisiana, and throughout the Gulf South. While it...