If you or someone you love has been hurt in an offshore accident, you already know how different this situation feels from an ordinary workplace injury. You may be recovering far from home, unsure whether your employer will cover your medical treatment, and worried about how your family will manage while you cannot work. The company that employs you and the insurance company behind them are already building their defense, and you deserve someone who will fight just as hard on your side.
Dallas serves as a major hub for the oil and gas industry, with energy companies headquartered throughout Dallas County operating offshore drilling platforms across the Gulf of Mexico. Workers travel from the Dallas area to rigs, production platforms, and vessels along the Texas coast every day, and when a serious offshore injury occurs, the legal questions that follow are far more complex than a typical personal injury claim. Federal maritime law governs most offshore accidents rather than state workers’ compensation, and the rules that apply to your situation depend on your job title, where you were working, and the type of vessel or platform involved.
At Jim Adler & Associates, we have spent more than 50 years fighting for injured Texans, and we bring that same relentless approach to every offshore accident case we handle. If an oil rig accident or maritime injury has turned your life upside down, our team is ready to help you understand your rights and pursue the full compensation you deserve.
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Offshore work is one of the most dangerous occupations in America. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 470 workers died in oil and gas extraction operations during a recent six-year study period, and transportation incidents accounted for the largest share of those fatalities.[1] The oil and gas extraction workforce accounts for roughly 82 percent of all fatalities in the broader mining sector, despite making up only about 70 percent of its workers.[1] These numbers reflect the reality that offshore workers face hazards every single day that most people never encounter in their careers.
What makes offshore accident cases so challenging is the web of federal laws that replace the workers’ compensation system most land-based employees rely on. Depending on your role and where your accident happened, your injury claim may fall under the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, or the Death on the High Seas Act.[2][3][4][5] Each of these federal statutes carries its own eligibility requirements, benefits, deadlines, and procedures. A Dallas offshore accident lawyer who understands how these laws interact can help you determine which protections apply and fight to make sure you receive everything you are entitled to recover.
The Texas Hammer® has the resources and experience to take on the biggest energy companies and their insurers. Our team of more than 30 attorneys and 300 legal professionals handles offshore injury cases throughout Texas, and we know how to investigate what went wrong, identify every responsible party, and build a case that holds them accountable. Your initial consultation is completely free, and you pay no fees unless we recover compensation for you.*
Maritime law, also known as admiralty law, is the specialized body of federal law that governs legal matters occurring on navigable waters and certain offshore structures. This area of law developed separately over centuries to address the unique dangers and circumstances of maritime work, and federal courts handle these cases using rules and procedures that differ significantly from what state courts apply in land-based disputes. For injured offshore workers, understanding that maritime law controls your situation is the first step toward protecting your rights and pursuing the compensation you need to recover.
The reason maritime law matters so much after an offshore accident is that it often provides broader protections than the standard workers’ compensation system available to most land-based employees. Under 46 U.S.C. § 30104, the Jones Act allows qualifying seamen to file a personal injury lawsuit directly against their employer for negligence, with the right to a trial by jury.[2] Unlike workers’ compensation, which limits the types of damages you can recover, a Jones Act claim allows you to seek full compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses caused by your employer’s failure to provide a safe working environment. Maritime workers who do not qualify under the Jones Act may still be protected by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, which provides federal benefits for harbor workers and certain offshore employees injured on navigable waters.[3] The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act extends these protections to workers injured on fixed platforms and other structures on the outer continental shelf.[4]
Figuring out which maritime law applies to your specific situation requires a careful analysis of your job duties, your employment relationship, and the location of your accident. An experienced Dallas offshore accident lawyer can evaluate these factors and determine the strongest legal path forward for your case. Jim Adler & Associates has handled maritime accident claims for decades, and we understand the technical distinctions that can make the difference between a denied claim and full recovery. Call us today for a free consultation to discuss your offshore injury and learn how we can help.*
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The Jones Act is the single most important federal law protecting offshore workers who qualify as seamen. Unlike the workers’ compensation systems that cover most land-based employees, the Jones Act gives you the right to file a personal injury lawsuit directly against your employer when their negligence contributes to your offshore injury. This distinction matters because a negligence claim under the Jones Act allows you to seek full compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and mental anguish, which are categories of damages that workers’ compensation does not cover. Understanding whether you qualify for Jones Act protection and how to pursue a claim under this law can significantly affect the amount of money you ultimately recover.
The Jones Act also sets a lower standard of proof than most personal injury cases require. You do not need to prove that your employer was entirely at fault for your accident. Federal courts have described this as a “featherweight” burden of proof, meaning you only need to show that your employer’s negligence played some part, even a small part, in causing your maritime injury. This lighter standard exists because Congress recognized that offshore work exposes seamen to extraordinary dangers that justify stronger legal protections. An experienced injury lawyer who handles maritime cases can help you understand how this standard applies to your situation and fight to hold your employer accountable.
Not every offshore worker qualifies for protection under the Jones Act, and the question of seaman status is often the first issue employers and insurance companies will challenge. Under federal maritime law, you must meet two requirements to qualify as a seaman. First, your work duties must contribute to the function or mission of a vessel in navigation. Second, you must have a substantial connection to that vessel or to an identifiable fleet of vessels, both in the duration and nature of your work. Federal courts have established that a worker who spends at least 30 percent of their time in the service of a vessel on navigable waters generally qualifies as a seaman under 46 U.S.C. § 30104.[2]
The definition of “vessel” under maritime law is broader than most people expect. It includes not only traditional ships and boats but also oil rigs that are capable of movement, drillships, supply boats, barges, jack-up rigs, and floating production platforms. If you work as a crew member, deckhand, engineer, cook, roughneck on a mobile drilling rig, or in any other role that contributes to a vessel’s operations, you may qualify as a Jones Act seaman. A harbor worker or platform employee who does not meet the seaman threshold may still be protected under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act instead.[3] Because seaman status determines which law controls your injury claim, working with a Dallas offshore accident lawyer who understands these classifications is essential to protecting your rights from the start.
One of the most valuable protections available to injured seamen under general maritime law is the doctrine of maintenance and cure. Maintenance refers to a daily living allowance that covers your basic expenses while you are recovering from an offshore injury, including your housing and food costs. Cure refers to your employer’s obligation to pay for all reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to your injury until you reach maximum medical improvement, which is the point at which your doctors determine that your condition will not improve further with additional treatment.
The critical advantage of maintenance and cure is that these benefits do not depend on proving fault. Your employer owes maintenance and cure regardless of who caused the accident, and this obligation begins as soon as you report your injury. Some employers and their insurance companies try to delay, underpay, or deny maintenance and cure benefits to save money, hoping that injured workers will not fight back. When an employer willfully refuses to pay maintenance and cure, federal courts may award additional damages as punishment for that bad faith conduct. The Tough, Smart Lawyer® fights to make sure injured offshore workers receive every dollar of maintenance and cure they are owed while we pursue the full value of their maritime lawsuit against the responsible parties.
Filing a Jones Act claim involves proving that your employer’s negligence contributed to your offshore accident in some way. Employer negligence can take many forms, and it often traces back to decisions that put production and profit ahead of worker safety. Failing to provide adequate safety training, forcing crew members to work excessive hours without proper rest, ignoring known equipment failure on a drilling rig, refusing to shut down operations during dangerous weather, and failing to maintain a vessel in a reasonably safe condition are all forms of negligence that can support a Jones Act claim. You may bring your maritime lawsuit in either federal court or state court, and you have the right to a jury trial under the Jones Act.
Building a strong case requires acting quickly to secure evidence before the employer has a chance to alter or destroy it. Electronic data from the rig or vessel, crew logs, maintenance records, safety inspection reports, and communications between company management and on-site supervisors can all reveal the negligent decisions that led to your injury. Bill Adler and our legal team at Jim Adler & Associates know exactly what evidence to pursue in offshore accident cases and how to obtain it through legal demands and subpoenas. The sooner you contact a personal injury attorney with maritime experience, the more evidence we can protect on your behalf.
Federal maritime law sets strict deadlines for filing your injury claim, and missing the applicable deadline can permanently destroy your right to seek compensation. Under 46 U.S.C. § 30104, Jones Act claims must be filed within three years from the date of the injury.[2] Claims under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act require you to provide written notice to your employer within 30 days of the injury, and you generally must file a formal claim within one year.[3] Wrongful death claims brought under the Death on the High Seas Act must be filed within three years of the date of death.[5]
Three years may sound like a long time, but offshore injury cases require extensive investigation, and critical evidence from rigs and vessels can disappear quickly if no one acts to secure it. Employers routinely recycle electronic data, overwrite safety logs, and reassign crew members who witnessed an accident. Every day you wait makes it harder for your injury lawyer to build the strongest possible case. We encourage you to contact Jim Adler & Associates as soon as possible after your offshore accident so our team can begin protecting your rights and collecting the evidence you need to pursue full compensation. Your consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win your case.*
A serious offshore injury can leave you facing enormous financial pressure at the worst possible time. You may be unable to work for months or longer while treatment costs continue to pile up, and the uncertainty about your future earning ability only adds to the stress your family is already feeling. Understanding what types of compensation you may be entitled to recover can help you make informed decisions about your case and avoid settling for far less than you need to fully recover. The type and amount of compensation available depends on which maritime law applies to your situation, which is why working with an experienced Dallas offshore accident lawyer is so important from the very beginning of your claim.
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Offshore accidents frequently cause injuries that require extensive medical treatment over a long period of time. Emergency helicopter evacuations, trauma surgeries, intensive care, and follow-up procedures with specialists can generate medical bills that reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Many offshore workers suffer injuries that require ongoing rehabilitation, pain management, prosthetic devices, or adaptive equipment that they will need for the rest of their lives. Your injury claim should account for every dollar of medical expenses you have already incurred and every dollar your doctors anticipate you will need in the future.
Under the Jones Act, you can seek full compensation for all past and future medical treatment related to your offshore accident. If you qualify as a seaman, you are also entitled to maintenance and cure benefits from your employer, which cover your medical care and daily living expenses regardless of who was at fault. Workers covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act are entitled to all reasonable and necessary medical treatment for their work-related injuries, paid for by their employer or the employer’s insurance carrier.[3] Our team works closely with medical experts to document the full scope of your injuries and calculate the true cost of your care so that nothing is left out of your claim.
When an offshore injury prevents you from working, the financial impact extends far beyond your immediate paycheck. Offshore workers often earn premium wages because of the dangerous conditions and demanding schedules the job requires, and losing that income can put your family in a difficult position very quickly. Your compensation should include the lost wages you have already missed as well as the lost income you will lose in the future if your injuries prevent you from returning to offshore work at the same capacity.
Loss of earning capacity is one of the most significant categories of damages in offshore accident cases, particularly when a worker suffers a permanent disability that ends their career in the oil and gas industry. Calculating future lost income requires analyzing your work history, your earning potential, the trajectory of your career, and how your injuries will affect your ability to earn a living over the rest of your working life. Jim Adler & Associates works with economists and vocational experts when necessary to accurately project these losses and make sure the full financial impact of your injuries is reflected in your claim. Accepting a quick settlement offer from an insurance company before you understand the true value of your loss of earning capacity can leave you without enough money to support your family in the years ahead.
Not every loss from an offshore accident appears on a bill or bank statement. The physical pain you endure during your recovery, the emotional distress of adjusting to a life that looks very different from the one you had before, and the mental anguish of worrying about your family’s future are all real injuries that deserve fair compensation. Many offshore workers develop anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress after a serious accident, and these psychological effects can interfere with your relationships, your ability to enjoy daily life, and your capacity to return to any kind of work.
Under the Jones Act, injured seamen can recover compensation for pain and suffering, which is a category of damages that workers’ compensation and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act do not provide. This is one of the key reasons why establishing your seaman status and pursuing a Jones Act claim can result in significantly higher compensation than other legal paths. The Hammer has spent decades fighting for injured offshore workers, and we believe that every aspect of your suffering should be accounted for when seeking damages from the companies whose negligence caused your injuries.
When an offshore accident takes the life of a worker, the grief and devastation that surviving family members experience cannot be measured in dollars. A wrongful death claim cannot undo the loss, but it can provide the financial security your family needs to move forward and hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions. The compensation available in a wrongful death case depends on which maritime law applies based on where the fatal accident occurred and the worker’s employment status at the time.
If the deceased worker was a seaman, surviving family members may file a wrongful death claim under the Jones Act and general maritime law, seeking compensation for lost financial support, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and the pain and suffering the worker experienced before death. When a death occurs beyond three nautical miles from shore, the Death on the High Seas Act provides a cause of action for the worker’s spouse, children, parents, or dependent relatives, although recovery under this statute is generally limited to pecuniary losses.[5] Families of workers covered under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act may receive survivor benefits including a percentage of the deceased worker’s wages and funeral expenses.[3] Because the laws that apply to offshore wrongful death cases are complex and the stakes for your family are enormous, speaking with an experienced injury lawyer as soon as possible is critical to protecting your rights.
One of the most important differences between an offshore accident case and a typical workplace injury is the number of companies that may share responsibility for what happened to you. The offshore oil and gas industry operates through a complex web of operators, drilling contractors, vessel owners, equipment suppliers, and service companies that all work together on the same platform or vessel. When an accident occurs, each of these parties may have contributed to the dangerous conditions that caused your injury, and each one typically carries its own insurance coverage. Identifying every responsible party matters because it directly affects the total amount of compensation available to cover your losses.
Your employer bears the primary responsibility for providing you with a safe working environment, proper training, and adequate equipment to perform your job. Under the Jones Act, employer negligence can include failing to maintain a vessel in safe condition, pressuring crew members to work despite fatigue or dangerous conditions, ignoring known safety hazards, providing inadequate training for high-risk tasks, and failing to follow established safety protocols. The lighter burden of proof under maritime law means you only need to show that your employer’s negligence played some role in causing your injury, which makes it easier to hold them accountable than in most land-based personal injury cases.
Employer negligence in the offshore industry often stems from production pressure and cost-cutting decisions made by management far from the rig floor. When a company reduces crew sizes, defers critical maintenance, or shortens safety training to save money, the workers on the platform or vessel pay the price. The Texas Hammer® has a long track record of exposing these corporate decisions and holding energy companies responsible for the injuries their negligence causes.
Vessel owners have a legal obligation under general maritime law to provide a seaworthy vessel, meaning a vessel that is reasonably fit for its intended purpose with proper equipment and a competent crew. The doctrine of unseaworthiness holds vessel owners strictly liable for injuries caused by unsafe conditions on their vessels, regardless of whether the owner was personally negligent. A vessel can be deemed unseaworthy because of defective equipment, a slippery deck that the owner failed to maintain, an inadequate crew, or any other condition that makes the vessel unreasonably dangerous for the workers aboard.
This strict liability standard is separate from a Jones Act negligence claim and can be pursued alongside it, giving injured seamen two powerful legal theories to present in their case. A Dallas offshore accident lawyer who understands the distinction between negligence and unseaworthiness can maximize your compensation by pursuing both claims where the facts support them.
When defective equipment causes an offshore accident, the manufacturer of that equipment may be held liable for your injuries through a product liability claim. Offshore operations depend on specialized machinery and safety systems designed to function under extreme conditions, and when a manufacturer designs, builds, or distributes a product that fails to perform safely, the consequences can be devastating. Blowout preventers, crane components, pressure valves, safety harnesses, and other critical equipment must meet rigorous standards, and manufacturers who cut corners on quality or fail to warn users about known risks can be held accountable when their products cause injury.
Product liability claims against equipment manufacturers are separate from your Jones Act or Longshore Act claim against your employer, which means they can add a significant additional source of compensation to your case. Our legal team at Jim Adler & Associates works with engineering experts to examine failed equipment and determine whether a design defect, manufacturing defect, or failure to provide adequate warnings contributed to your accident.
The offshore industry relies heavily on third-party contractors who provide specialized services alongside the primary operator and drilling contractor. Mud logging companies, cementing crews, wireline operators, catering services, helicopter transport companies, and maintenance contractors all work on or around the same platform, and their actions can directly affect the safety of every worker on site. When a contractor’s negligence causes or contributes to an accident, that contractor may be held liable for the injuries that result.
Third-party liability claims are particularly important in offshore cases because they allow you to recover compensation beyond what is available from your own employer. If a helicopter operator’s poor maintenance caused a helicopter crash offshore, or if a contractor’s failure to follow proper procedures led to a rig explosion, you may have a valid claim against that third party in addition to any claim you have against your employer. Identifying all third-party defendants requires a thorough investigation of the accident and the roles each company played in creating the dangerous conditions that hurt you.
Behind every offshore operator, drilling contractor, and vessel owner stands an insurance company whose primary goal is to pay as little as possible for your injury claim. These insurers employ teams of adjusters, defense attorneys, and investigators who begin working to minimize your case from the moment the accident is reported. Common tactics include pressuring injured workers to give recorded statements before they understand their rights, disputing the severity of your injuries, claiming that your own actions caused the accident, and making lowball settlement offers designed to close your case before you realize how much it is truly worth.
Some insurance companies also engage in bad faith tactics when handling maintenance and cure obligations, deliberately delaying or denying benefits that injured seamen are legally entitled to receive. When an insurer acts in bad faith, federal courts may award additional damages as punishment for that conduct, which can significantly increase your total recovery. You do not have to accept what the insurance company offers you, and you should not sign anything or give a recorded statement without first speaking to a Dallas offshore accident lawyer who can protect your interests. The Tough, Smart Lawyer® has spent more than 50 years fighting insurance companies on behalf of injured Texans, and we know every tactic they use to try to shortchange people who deserve better.
Offshore accident cases are among the most complex injury claims in the legal system, and the outcome of your case often depends on whether your legal team has the resources, knowledge, and willingness to take on billion-dollar energy companies and their insurers. Many law firms handle car accidents and general personal injury cases but lack the specialized experience needed to navigate federal maritime law, investigate what happened on a remote offshore platform, and identify every responsible party in a multi-company operation. Choosing the wrong firm can cost you the full value of your case at a time when your family cannot afford to leave money on the table.
Jim Adler & Associates brings more than 50 years of experience fighting for injured Texans, and our team of more than 30 attorneys and 300 legal professionals has the financial resources to build your case the right way from day one. We do not back down when energy companies and their defense teams try to delay, deny, or lowball your claim, and we are fully prepared to take your case to trial if that is what it takes to get you fair compensation. Our track record includes multi-million dollar recoveries for workers hurt in some of the most serious offshore and industrial accidents in Texas.
When you call our firm, you will speak directly with a dedicated legal team that keeps you informed at every stage of your case. We understand that an offshore injury affects your entire family, and we treat you like a person, not a file number. We can also help connect you with medical specialists through a Letter of Protection, which allows you to receive treatment now while your case is pending so you do not have to worry about upfront costs. The Voice of The Victims™ is here to carry the legal burden so you can focus on healing and getting your life back on track. Your consultation is completely free, and you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.*
After a serious offshore accident, you probably have questions about your legal rights, the claims process, and how to protect your family’s future. The answers below address some of the concerns we hear most often from injured maritime workers. If your situation is not covered here, our team is always available to speak with you directly during a free consultation.
A maritime injury is any injury that occurs on navigable waters or on a structure connected to navigable waters, such as an offshore drilling platform, a vessel, or a dock. The injury must arise in connection with maritime employment or maritime commerce to fall under federal maritime law rather than state law. Common examples include injuries sustained while working on oil rigs, drillships, supply boats, barges, floating production platforms, and fixed platforms on the outer continental shelf. Injuries that occur during helicopter or crew boat transportation to and from offshore work sites may also qualify as maritime injuries depending on the specific circumstances.
The key factor is not just where the injury happened but also the nature of your employment and your connection to maritime activity. An experienced maritime attorney can evaluate the facts of your situation and determine whether your injury claim falls under the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, or another body of federal law that may provide you with broader protections and greater compensation than state workers’ compensation.[2][3][4]
The answer depends on which type of workers’ compensation you are receiving and what your employment status is under maritime law. If you qualify as a Jones Act seaman, you are not covered by state workers’ compensation at all. Instead, you have the right to file a negligence lawsuit against your employer under 46 U.S.C. § 30104 and pursue full damages including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.[2]
If you are receiving benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, you generally cannot sue your own employer for negligence, but you may still be able to file a third-party lawsuit against other companies whose negligence contributed to your accident, such as vessel owners, equipment manufacturers, or other contractors working on the platform.[3] These third-party claims can result in compensation that goes well beyond what the Longshore Act provides on its own. Bill Adler and our legal team can review your specific situation and help you understand which legal options are available to maximize your total recovery.
Under the Jones Act, you can still recover compensation even if you were partially responsible for your accident. Your damages will be reduced by your percentage of fault, but unlike many land-based injury cases, there is no threshold that bars you from recovering entirely. If a jury determines that you were 30 percent at fault and your total damages are valued at $500,000, you would still receive $350,000. This is one of the important ways that maritime law provides stronger protections for injured workers than state law systems that may cut off recovery entirely above a certain fault percentage.
Insurance companies and employers know this rule and will try to shift as much blame as possible onto you to reduce the amount they have to pay. They may argue that you failed to follow safety procedures, that you were not paying attention, or that you caused the accident through your own carelessness. The Tough, Smart Lawyer® fights back against these blame-shifting tactics and works to make sure fault is assigned fairly based on the evidence, not the employer’s self-serving version of events.
At Jim Adler & Associates, your initial consultation is completely free, and we handle offshore accident cases on a contingency fee basis.* That means you pay no attorney fees out of your own pocket unless we recover compensation for you.* We advance all the costs of investigating your case, hiring expert witnesses, and preparing for trial so you never have to worry about upfront legal expenses while you are recovering from a serious injury.
This fee structure exists because we believe that every injured offshore worker deserves access to aggressive legal representation regardless of their financial situation. The energy companies and insurance carriers on the other side of your case have unlimited legal budgets, and you should not have to face that kind of power without a legal team that can match it. You pay nothing unless we win your case.*
The timeline for resolving an offshore injury case varies depending on factors like the severity of your injuries, how many parties are involved, whether liability is disputed, and how aggressively the insurance companies fight your claim. Some cases settle within several months when liability is clear and the insurance company makes a fair offer. Complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, multiple defendants, or disputed facts can take a year or longer to resolve, particularly if the case proceeds to trial.
One factor that often extends the timeline is waiting until you reach maximum medical improvement, which is the point at which your doctors can say your condition is stable and predict your future medical needs. Accepting a settlement too early, before the full extent of your injuries is known, can leave you without enough money to cover the treatment and care you will need in the years ahead. Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer®, balances the need for a timely resolution with the importance of ensuring your settlement fully accounts for your long-term losses so your family is protected.
After an offshore accident, you need a legal team that understands federal maritime law and has the resources to take on the largest energy companies in Texas. Jim Adler & Associates steps in to secure evidence from rigs and vessels, handle all communications with employers and insurance companies, and build your case while you focus on recovery. We fight for injured offshore workers with thorough preparation and aggressive representation, not empty promises. Our team is available to speak with you in both English and Spanish.
We offer a free case review so you can understand your legal options before you commit to anything. You pay no fee unless we win.* Offshore accident cases move fast, and early action protects your rights and secures critical evidence before it disappears. The Texas Hammer® is here for injured Texans and their families. If an offshore accident or oil rig injury has turned your life upside down in Dallas or anywhere in Texas, let our team carry the legal load so you can focus on healing.
[1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction Database, 2014-2019,” MMWR Surveillance Summaries. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/ss/ss7208a1.htm
[2] Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. § 30104, “Personal Injury to or Death of Seamen.” https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/46/30104
[3] U.S. Department of Labor, “Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.” https://www.dol.gov/agencies/owcp/dlhwc
[4] Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, 43 U.S.C. §§ 1331-1356. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/43/chapter-29/subchapter-III
[5] Death on the High Seas Act, 46 U.S.C. §§ 30301-30308. https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title46/subtitle3/chapter303&edition=prelim
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