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Man Dies Diving to Massachusetts Ship Wreck off of Dive Charter Vessel John Jack
by Stacey E. Burke on July 25, 2011
A 27 year-old recreational diver went missing Sunday, July 24, 2011, off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The diver was part of a group aboard the dive charter vessel John Jack. The dive group was exploring the wreckage of the Andrea Doria. The Andrea Doria lies in about 200 feet of water. It is an Italian luxury vessel which sank a...
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Are All Commercial Divers Covered under the Jones Act?
by Dennis M. McElwee on November 21, 2011
Commercial divers can suffer serious injuries or even die as a result of employer negligence. However, not all commercial divers may be eligible for Jones Act seaman status, which means that they may not be eligible to file a lawsuit under the Act.The very first condition that a commercial diver must satisfy is that he must meet the requirements...
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Are All Commercial Divers Covered under the Jones Act?
by Dennis M. McElwee on November 21, 2011
Commercial divers can suffer serious injuries or even die as a result of employer negligence. However, not all commercial divers may be eligible for Jones Act seaman status, which means that they may not be eligible to file a lawsuit under the Act.The very first condition that a commercial diver must satisfy is that he must meet the requirements...
