Recreational Boating Accidents: Understanding Liability and Your Rights
By: Henri M. Saunders As summer approaches, unfortunately the frequency of recreational boating accidents tends to rise. As such, this serves as a timely reminder to consider the essential aspects of boating accident liability and how injured parties can be compensated for damages and losses incurred in an accident. First, it’s important to note that […]
The Jones Act Explained: Understanding Maritime Workers’ Rights and Compensation
By: Henri M. Saunders The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 was enacted to support and develop the maritime industry and to ensure that it remained under American Control. Among its many provisions, Section 27 of the Act, commonly known as the Jones Act, extends federal employer liability to seamen and provides maritime workers with an […]