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Whether a Barge Worker is a Seaman for Jones Act Purposes

Our lawyers are often contacted by maritime workers who were injured on the job who wish to know what legal rights they have and what type of recovery they may be entitled. The first question that must be addressed is … Continue reading

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NTSB cites bridge tender's delay in Louisiana barge allision – Professional Mariner – Web Bulletin 2018

NTSB cites bridge tender's delay in Louisiana barge allision – Professional Mariner – Web Bulletin 2018 Read more detail on Recent Admiralty Law posts –

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Barge Strikes Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel in Second Similar Accident

KIPTOPEKE, VA – A barge carrying a cargo of rocks for an ongoing remediation project was being moved from one area to another when it struck the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel early Tuesday morning, Sept 13, at about 3:00 a.m. No … Continue reading

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Jeffboat Maintenance Worker Crushed Against a Barge Dies

JEFFERSONVILLE, IN – A man who was employed as a maintenance worker by Jeffboat was killed Friday morning, Aug 19, at about 6:45 a.m. while trying to repair a machine called a "buggy" used to support and transport barges. Jeffboat … Continue reading

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Eads Bridge Shut Down Temporarily Due to Barge Accident

ST. LOUIS, MO – A barge accident occurred on Friday, July 1, which caused the Eads Bridge to be shut down temporarily. The bridge was shut down shortly after two a.m. and reopened around 4:40 a.m., after investigators said it … Continue reading

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