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Amendments and Revisions of the Jones Act
By Hogan Leatherwood|March 17th, 2023|
The Jones Act is a federal law that protects the rights of maritime workers who are injured or killed on [...]
Does Maritime Law Apply on Land?
By Daniel Sheppard|March 2nd, 2023|
Maritime law, also known as admiralty law, is a specialized area of law that governs legal disputes and activities that [...]
Tragic Death of a Worker at Marathon Petroleum Refinery
By Morrow & Sheppard LLP|March 1st, 2023|
Our hearts go out to the family of the worker who tragically died from an electric shock at the Marathon [...]
Annual Oil Rig Deaths and Disasters
By Daniel Sheppard|February 21st, 2023|
Working on an offshore oil drilling rig can be an extremely dangerous job. The risks involved in this line of [...]
How to Prove Negligence in a Maritime Injury Claim
By Morrow & Sheppard LLP|February 15th, 2023|
Maritime workers face many hazards on the job, such as heavy machinery, slippery decks, harsh weather, and long hours. These [...]
How Long-term Health Issues May Affect Your Ability To Start and Maintain a Business
By Nicholas Morrow|February 8th, 2023|
Starting, running, and maintaining a business can be difficult on its own. It can get extremely difficult when you are [...]
Long Term Sleep Concerns of Military Personnel and Veterans
By Nicholas Morrow|January 31st, 2023|
Sleep problems affect many people, but are considerably more common among military veterans. While different studies attempt to curb these [...]
Distracted Driving: A Leading Cause of 18-Wheeler Crashes
By Morrow & Sheppard LLP|January 26th, 2023|
18-wheeler crashes can be caused by a variety of factors, including driver error, mechanical failure, and poor road conditions. These [...]
The Jones Act: Protecting Seamen’s Rights on Navigable Waters
By Daniel Sheppard|January 24th, 2023|
The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a federal law that provides protection and [...]