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		<title>Coast Guard Rescues Possible Heart Attack Victim from a Fishing Vessel Off the Coast of Mass.</title>
        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Coast Guard recently rescued a maritime worker who was experiencing symptoms of a possible heart attack while on a fishing vessel about 60 miles southeast of Nantucket, Mass. The 46-year-old’s symptoms included severe chest pains, heavy breathing, and tingling, clammy hands, prompting his shipmates to contact the Coast Guard for assistance. A Coast Guard helicopter transported the man to a hospital in Cape Cod. Unfavorable sea conditions and the boat’s rigging prevented the helicopter crew from being able to lower a rescue swimmer down to assist the man, and they instead had to lower a rescue basket onto the deck of the vessel. The man climbed in the basket and was lifted safely into the helicopter. Once aboard the helicopter, the man received life-saving medications while en route to the hospital. When maritime workers are sick or injured at sea, they cannot simply call 9-1-1 to request an...<br /> <a href="http://www.admiraltylawyer.com/2012/02/coast-guard-rescues-possible-heart-attack-victim-from-a-fishing-vessel-off-the-coast-of-mass/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>COSTA CONCORDIA Fuel Removal Gets Underway After Two Weeks of Delays</title>
        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[After two weeks of delays due to rough seas and unfavorable weather conditions, crews began pumping fuel from the capsized COSTA CONCORDIA on Feb. 12. The ship sits off the coast of Tuscany, Italy, where it ran aground on Jan. 13, claiming the lives of at least 17 passengers and crewmembers. Another 15 people remain missing and are presumed dead. Fuel removal equipment arrived at the accident site on Jan. 24 and pumping was expected to begin on Jan. 28, but rough seas that morning dislodged a barge attached to the ship’s hull. Because the ship capsized in waters that are part of a protected marine sanctuary, concerns about fuel leaks have abounded since the accident occurred. Despite a growing sense of urgency, workers had to wait for optimal weather and sea conditions in order to minimize the risk of complications that could jeopardize the ecologically sensitive area. So far,...<br /> <a href="http://www.admiraltylawyer.com/2012/02/costa-concordia-fuel-removal-gets-underway-after-two-weeks-of-delays/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Seeking Compensation for a Maritime Hand or Foot Injury</title>
        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether working on a vessel as a crewmember or seaside as a longshoreman, maritime workers frequently risk having their hands and feet crushed, severed, broken or otherwise injured. A worker&#8217;s hand or foot can become entangled in a moving line or caught in equipment. It can also be crushed between a vessel and a dock or by falling objects. Severe hand and foot injuries may result in permanent damage or require amputation. If you sustain a hand or foot injury on a vessel, in a shipyard, or on a dock or pier, a maritime attorney can help you seek damages. Depending on the particular circumstances of your case, you may be entitled to compensation for past and future: Medical expenses, including future prosthesis and care Lost wages Pain and suffering Mental anguish Physical disfigurement It is important to work with a qualified maritime attorney, because you will have to prove the...<br /> <a href="http://www.admiraltylawyer.com/2012/02/seeking-compensation-for-a-maritime-hand-or-foot-injury/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Maritime Law Protects Injured Dockworkers</title>
        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Last month, a storage container fell from a crane and killed a dockworker at the Port of Long Beach. In August, a Philadelphia longshoreman died from a fall. As these accidents suggest, working shore-side can be dangerous. Dockworkers, also known as longshoremen, risk serious injury and death in their line of work. They utilize heavy loading and unloading equipment, lift and stow cargo, and handle hazardous materials. Shipyard, dock and pier accidents can result in: Traumatic brain injuries Back and neck injuries Hand and wrist injuries Knee, leg or foot injuries Burns Amputations Death Some injured dockworkers suffer permanent scarring, disfigurement, or physical and mental impairments, and sometimes their injuries prove so severe that they lose the ability to earn a living. If you become seriously injured while working on a dock, your medical expenses and lost wages may reach the millions. Dockworkers generally qualify for compensation under the Longshore...<br /> <a href="http://www.admiraltylawyer.com/2012/02/maritime-law-protects-injured-dockworkers/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>When a Maritime Worker Suffers a Traumatic Brain Injury</title>
        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most serious injuries a maritime worker can sustain is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). According to the Centers for Disease Control, TBIs contribute to one-third of all injury-related deaths in the U.S. While not all TBIs are deadly, a brain injury can permanently alter one’s life. Recovering from a moderate to severe TBI can take months, years or even a lifetime. Victims of severe brain injuries often suffer permanent impairments affecting their: Cognitive abilities Sensory processing Ability to communicate Some TBI victims also suffer long-term medical complications like epilepsy. A traumatic brain injury can cost millions in medical expenses and lost wages. TBIs frequently occur in maritime accidents involving: Falls Electrocution Being hit by falling equipment Crane mishaps If you are a maritime worker who sustained a traumatic brain injury on a vessel, in a shipyard or on a dock, a maritime attorney can help you seek...<br /> <a href="http://www.admiraltylawyer.com/2012/02/when-a-maritime-worker-suffers-a-traumatic-brain-injury/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding Your Rights Under Maritime Maintenance and Cure Laws</title>
        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Since the early 1800s, ship owners have been responsible for providing care to seamen who sustain an injury or fall ill while working. Today, this care is known as maintenance and cure, which is available to any seaman injured on the job, regardless of who caused the injury. Unfortunately, not all employers follow the letter of the law. Some employers refuse to pay required maintenance and cure at all, while others offer less than they are supposed to pay. In those situations, a maritime attorney steps in to protect the employee’s rights and resolve the matter in court. Under maritime law, seamen who fall ill or become injured while in the services of a ship are entitled to food and lodging while they recover, which is known as maintenance. Maintenance covers daily living costs, including rent or mortgage, heat, gas, electricity, water, sewer, and groceries. A maritime attorney works to...<br /> <a href="http://www.admiraltylawyer.com/2012/02/understanding-your-rights-under-maritime-maintenance-and-cure-laws/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Prevailing Under the Jones Act</title>
        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[In 1920, Congress enacted the Jones Act to establish protections for maritime workers who sustain an injury while working at sea. Seamen cannot receive regular workers’ compensation for job-related injuries, but they do have the option to sue their employer under the Jones Act, as well as under unseaworthiness and defective equipment laws. The Jones Act not only allows seamen to obtain compensation for work-related injuries, but also to have their claim decided by a judge or jury. To prevail under the Jones Act, you must prove: You are a seaman (or you were at the time of your injury) You suffered the injury while working Your employer was negligent The negligence of your employer caused your injury (at least in part) A maritime attorney can evaluate your claim to determine if the Jones Act or other maritime laws apply in your particular case. It is important to work with...<br /> <a href="http://www.admiraltylawyer.com/2012/02/prevailing-under-the-jones-act/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Injured While Working in the Maritime Industry? Learn About Your Rights</title>
        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Maritime workers who sustain an injury or contract an illness on the job have certain rights under maritime law. Some of the laws protecting maritime workers are: The Jones Act, which protects seamen injured during the course of their employment and due to their employer’s negligence The Longshore Act, which protects maritime workers who are not crewmembers of a vessel when they are injured or contract an occupational disease on navigable U.S. waters or on docks, piers, marine terminals or marinas Unseaworthiness and defective equipment laws, which protect seamen working aboard a vessel whose injuries result from unseaworthy conditions or defective or missing equipment Maintenance and cure laws, which require maritime employers to provide seamen food and lodging if they fall ill or sustain an injury while working on a ship and to cover their necessary medical expenses Unfortunately, these maritime laws do not enforce themselves. If you are injured...<br /> <a href="http://www.admiraltylawyer.com/2012/02/injured-while-working-in-the-maritime-industry-learn-about-your-rights/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Middleborough Woman Dies on Royal Caribbean Cruise After Falling Down Staircase</title>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[On Jan. 30, Middleborough, Mass. resident Barbara Wood, 47, fell down a staircase on Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas, hit her head and died aboard the ship. Reportedly, Wood was leaving the onboard Catacombs nightclub when the accident occurred. She received treatment in the ship’s infirmary but was pronounced dead at 2:50 a.m. Although authorities do not suspect foul play, an autopsy will be performed to identify the exact cause and manner of Wood’s death. Wood died on the final night of a five-day cruise. According to Royal Caribbean, the incident occurred while the ship was in international waters off the coast of Florida. When cruise ship accidents like this leave a family reeling from the unexpected loss of a loved one, a maritime attorney can help the family understand their legal rights. In some cases, if the incident occurred beyond three nautical miles of a U.S. shoreline, the...<br /> <a href="http://www.admiraltylawyer.com/2012/02/middleborough-woman-dies-on-royal-caribbean-cruise-after-falling-down-staircase/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Class Action Lawsuit Filed in Florida on Behalf of COSTA CONCORDIA Survivors</title>
        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Last Tuesday, a New York personal injury attorney announced the filing of a $460 million class action lawsuit in Florida on behalf of more than 500 passengers who survived the COSTA CONCORDIA disaster. Despite Costa’s ties to Florida, according to Boston maritime lawyer Carolyn Latti, it is unlikely this class action lawsuit will make it very far in U.S. courts. Passenger tickets for the ill-fated COSTA CONCORDIA stipulate that lawsuits must be filed in Italy. According to Latti, “U.S. courts have upheld the validity of cruise line’s passenger tickets when determining where lawsuits should be filed, making an Italian courtroom the appropriate venue for claims related to the COSTA CONCORDIA tragedy.” The attorney who filed the class action case has himself acknowledged that Florida courts may not accept the lawsuit due to the passenger ticket terms. This lawsuit comes on the heels of a compensation offer by Costa Cruises to...<br /> <a href="http://www.admiraltylawyer.com/2012/02/class-action-lawsuit-filed-in-florida-on-behalf-of-costa-concordia-survivors/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.admiraltylawyer.com/2012/02/class-action-lawsuit-filed-in-florida-on-behalf-of-costa-concordia-survivors/</link>
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