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Tobias & Comer Law has secured an $850,000 settlement on behalf of a commercial fisherman who suffered life-altering injuries after an unsafe work condition aboard a commercial shrimp vessel led to a devastating chain of medical complications. The incident…
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If you work on the water in and around the Port of Mobile, the Gulf of Mexico, or any of the busy waterways along the Alabama Gulf Coast, an on-the-job injury does not follow the same path as an injury on land. Many injured maritime workers assume they will…
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Losing a loved one in a maritime accident is a devastating experience, and for many families along the Gulf Coast, that loss comes with an added layer of confusion. Maritime law operates under its own set of rules, and those rules do not always follow the…
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By: Desmond V. Tobias This article originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2025 edition of Bay Business News magazine . Admiralty is the great body of law derived from statutes and case law that regulates the activity of carrying cargo and passengers over…
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Being injured on the job is traumatic, and figuring out how to seek financial compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and other damages can be challenging to navigate. While land-based employees may be able to file a workers’ compensation claim, the…
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From military operations involving the U.S. Navy and Marines to commercial boating and fishing operations, offshore oil extraction, and cruise ship operations, these are just some of the many different roles that comprise the over 12,860 domestic maritime…
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Boating accidents often result in significant property damage and devastating injuries, but they can often be avoided if people abide by certain boating safety tips. Unfortunately, however, even the most careful boaters cannot avoid mishaps caused by other…
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