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The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the Jones Act, is a series of federal statutes which regulate shipping practices on the coasts and internal waterways of the United States. Although primarily concerned with issues surrounding trade protectionism and wartime preparedness, the Jones Act also contains provisions which acknowledge the fundamentally dangerous…

Getting injured through someone else’s negligence is bad enough. Getting cheated out of your fair settlement makes it even worse. Any auto accident is a bad thing. But an accident with a tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, or other large commercial truck could mean serious injury or even death. Having to fight the driver’s company (or the…

Imagine you are on your way to work. Maybe you’re on your way home from the store. Suddenly, a truck blows through a stop sign and barrels into your car. You’re surprised, then annoyed, as you get out and realize your car is damaged. At first you seem fine—your adrenaline is pumping, and you…