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The Jones Act is a federal law that provides a cause of action, or the right to bring a lawsuit for monetary compensation, when an employee working aboard a commercial vessel is injured due to the fault of their employer. While most employees in the United States who are injured at work are restricted to […]
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To put it simply, the Jones Act is a means by which an employee injured at work on a navigable waterway may recover compensation for their injuries. To recover under the Jones Act, the injured individual must qualify as a Jones Act “seaman.” This distinction is important because whether the injured worker qualifies as a […]
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For millions of employees, state workers’ compensation systems provide an exclusive source of financial and medical benefits for workplace injuries. Workers’ compensation has been around since the early 1900s, compensating employees injured on the job. These systems are state-specific and typically cover medical care and lost wages, regardless of whether the employee or employer was […]
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A delivery truck ran a red light and crashed into your vehicle causing serious injuries. The driver was clearly at fault, but they only carry minimum insurance coverage that won’t begin to cover your medical bills and lost wages. The delivery company logo was prominently displayed on the truck, and now you’re wondering whether the […]
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Privacy concerns, work-related accidents, and fears about the legal process create hesitations that prevent some injury victims from seeking representation. Understanding how confidentiality protections work, what documentation work travel requires, and how we handle cases involving multiple family members helps remove barriers to getting the legal help you deserve. Our friends at Wyatt Injury Law […]
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Owning and operating a vessel comes with a wide range of responsibilities. Accidents on the water can lead to costly claims, legal disputes, and damage to a company’s reputation. Your St. Louis, MO towboat injury lawyer can help you steer clear of expensive injury claims, and at Goldstein and Price, L.C., we’re ready to use […]
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Maritime employers face unique legal challenges when a crew member becomes injured or ill while in service to a vessel. Maintenance and cure claims require careful handling, as they involve the seaman’s right to payment for living expenses and medical care while recovering. Your St. Louis, MO maintenance and cure lawyer can help you respond […]
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Employers in the maritime industry face many challenges, including dealing with injury claims brought by workers under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. Fortunately, your St. Louis, MO longshore lawyer can help you protect your business from fraudulent claims. At Goldstein and Price, L.C., we’ve been helping companies just like yours for over 60 […]
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When maritime workers get hurt on the job, one of the central legal protections available to them is the right to maintenance and cure benefits. This type of maritime compensation provides injured seamen with financial support for daily living expenses and medical treatment while they rest and recover. Our St. Louis, MO maintenance and cure […]
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Oil rig work is known for being high-risk, as fatal accidents are not uncommon in this industry. While there are numerous hazards on both offshore and onshore rigs, falls remain the leading cause of death amongst oil rig workers. In fact, despite safety protocols and protective gear, fall accidents continue to take more lives than […]
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For more than six decades, our lawyers have helped clients address complex disputes and transactions in courts and jurisdictions across the country. From our base in St. Louis, we represent businesses in admiralty and maritime matters, agribusiness, insurance coverage, and trial and appellate work, always with an eye toward the broader commercial realities our clients face.
Established in 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri, we serve clients nationwide in the areas of maritime law, insurance coverage, toxic torts, personal injury, and legal malpractice.