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The Unseaworthiness Doctrine: Protecting Seamen at Sea

Meta Description: Understand the Unseaworthiness Doctrine, a crucial maritime law providing seamen with a strict liability claim against vessel owners for injuries caused by an unfit ship, equipment, or crew, distinct from Jones Act negligence. Navigating Compensation: The Absolute Duty of Seaworthiness For those who dedicate their lives to the sea, maritime work carries inherent […]

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