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When Does an Employer Owe an Employee Maintenance and Cure?


For many reasons, the employee-employer relationship between those who work aboard commercial vessels and the owner of that vessel is unique. Among the rules that govern this relationship is the doctrine of maintenance and cure. Maintenance and cure is an ancient doctrine that has applied to seamen—employees who work aboard commercial vessels on navigable waters—for […]

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The Dangers of Shared Waterways


Throughout the United States, waterways such as lakes, rivers, and coastal waters are important to recreational boaters and commercial vessel operators alike. Unfortunately, when sharing the same limited space, recreational and commercial vessels often collide or otherwise meet with catastrophe. Recent tragedies on inland rivers and coastal waters highlight the serious risks of shared waterways […]

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When Can an Employee Make a Claim Under the Jones Act?


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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Who Qualifies as a Jones Act Seaman?


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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I Work on the River — Why Am I Not Eligible for Workers’ Compensation?


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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Can You Sue Drivers Who Cause Accidents While Working


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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5 Questions For Your Boating Accident Consultation


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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Strategies To Limit Liability For Vessel Owners


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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Responding To A Maintenance And Cure Demand


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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