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					<title>Communications Breakdown on Star Princess Reported Cause Of Ship's Failure To Rescue Stranded Fishermen</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/communications-breakdown-on-star-princess-reported-cause-of-ship-failure-to-rescue-stranded-fishermen/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The tragedy involving the fishing boat became worldwide news when 18-year-old hotel worker Adrian Vasquez, from Panama, was finally rescued having been stranded on a disabled fishing boat in the Pacific for 26 days, surviving on just raw fish and rainwate]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:34:58 AD34P PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Cruise Ship Dangers: Boarding and Leaving the Ship</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/cruise-ship-dangers-boarding-and-leaving-the-ship/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Embarking and disembarking can be two of the most dangerous time for you on a cruise ship, as this weekend's experience on the SAPPHIRE PRINCESS suggests.  With ambulances arriving to assist passengers "with issues," arriving and departing passengers were]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:53:43 AD53P PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Cruise Industry in Rough Waters</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/cruise-industry-in-rough-waters/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[It’s been a rough start to the new year for the cruise industry, to say the least.  Just two months into 2012, we’ve seen sunken ships, infections disease, and the latest development - a cruise ship fire. ]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Death on the High Seas Act: New Precedent</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/death-on-the-high-seas-act-new-precedent/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Law Offices of Charles D. Naylor is proud to report a recent significant decision that provides clarification for the filing of Death on the High Seas Act (DOSHA) claims.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Warning: Longshore and Shipyard Workers</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Virginia State Senate is considering legislation that would prevent shipyard workers who suffer serious injuries on the job, such as the loss of a hand or foot, from receiving coverage through the state workers' compensation program.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Second Norovirus Outbreak on Crown Princess Cruise Ship</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/second-norovirus-outbreak-on-crown-princess-cruise-ship/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Crown Princess, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruise Lines, has returned to Port Everglades, Florida for the second time in a week due to an outbreak of Norovirus.  Norovirus is a common cruise ship illness.  Norovirus spreads more easily among l]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Norovirus Outbreaks on Two Princess Cruise Ships</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/norovirus-princess-cruise-ships/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Two cruise ships operated by Princess Cruise Lines returned to Florida this weekend with outbreaks of Norovirus, which causes upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea. ]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Singer Sean Kingston's almost fatal Jet Ski Accident</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/singer-sean-kingston-almost-fatal-jet-ski-accident/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[In May 2011, singer Sean Kingston was injured in a Jet Ski. This made him one of about 5,000 Americans injured each year in personal watercraft accidents. According to safety.org, most watercraft injuries occur due to a collision with another watercraft. ]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Cruise Ship Operator Offers Settlements to Costa Concordia Passengers</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/cruise-ship-operator-offers-settlements-to-costa-concordia-passengers/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The operator of the Costa Concordia luxury cruise liner, which crashed and partly sank two weeks ago with more than 4,200 people aboard, made its first attempt on Friday to limit the legal consequences of the shipwreck and chaotic evacuation, offering a s]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:11:49 AD11P PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Two Americans Missing in Italian Cruise Ship Disaster</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/two-americans-missing-in-italian-cruise-ship-disaster/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The two Americans missing in an Italian cruise ship disaster were identified today as a retired couple from Minnesota who had been eagerly looking forward to their European vacation.  Family members issued a statement today confirming that Jerry Heil, 69,]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Carnival Faces Millions in Losses over Cruise Ship Accident</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/carnival-faces-millions-in-losses-over-cruise-ship-accident/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Carnival Corp., parent company of Costa Cruises, says the partial sinking of the Costa Concordia off the coast of Italy could cost it nearly $100 million in lost earnings this year.  The Costa Concordia lies in the harbor of the Tuscan island of Giglio Ja]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Survivors Found Inside Capsized Cruise Ship</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/survivors-found-inside-capsized-cruise-ship/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Three survivors have been found on the stricken cruise ship Costa Concordia, more than 24 hours after it ran aground off the Italian coast.  An Italian crew member with a serious leg injury has now been airlifted to the mainland, hours after a South Korea]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Costa Concordia Cruise Ship Sinks</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/costa-concordia-cruise-ship-sinks/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The jailed captain of the cruise ship that capsized off Tuscany made an unauthorized deviation from the programmed course, a blunder that led to its deadly crash against a reef, the ship's Italian owner said Monday. Rescue operations were halted, meanwhil]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:33:31 AD33P PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Cruise Ship Serious Injury and Wrongful Death</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/cruise-ship-serious-injury-wrongful-death/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[With so many people on a cruise ship, the fun activities taking place cause many passengers not to think about the potential risk of harm. There are many events that can happen on a cruise ship such as a slip and fall, sexual assault, tripping on an eleva]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Boating and Cruise Ship Accidents in the News</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/boating-and-cruise-ship-accidents/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Radio WGMD.com recently reported that a 70-year-old passenger was medevaced off the NCL cruise ship Norwegian Jewel ship 50 miles off the coast of Atlantic City, New Jersey on the night of May 29th. Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector Delaware Bay in Phil]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Wrongful Death Attorneys</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/wrongful-death-attorneys/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[When an individual dies due to the negligence of another person or party, the family of the victim can file a wrongful death lawsuit against those they believe were negligent. There are a number of factors that result in a wrongful death. If a party or pe]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Recreational Boat Explosion Injures Eight </title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/recreational-boat-explosion-injures-eight/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, November 26, there was an explosion on a 24-foot cabin cruiser in Huntington Harbor that exemplifies one of the more common causes of tragedy in recreational boating;  a gasoline leak resulting in an explosion and fire.  In a car, a gasoline ]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Maritime Law News</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/maritime-law-news/-1</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Jones Act is designed to provide legal assistance to seamen who are injured while working on a vessel. Under the current law, a vessel can include (but not limited to): semi-submersible rigs, jack-up rigs, ships, drill ships, drill barges, spud barges]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Cruise Ship Excursions and Wrongful Death</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/cruise-ship-excursions-wrongful-death/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Cruise ship shore excursions can be a fun and exciting way to experience the culture and beautiful landscapes here in the United States and abroad.  All the major cruise lines offer excursions ashore, with activities including: jet skis, scuba diving, ZIP]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Cruise Ships and Wrongful Death</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/cruise-ships-and-wrongful-death/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Cruise Lines may be found liable for not just accidents causing injury, but also deaths suffered by their passengers while participating in activities on board the cruise ships or while on any shore activities.  While a cruise is fun and normally safe, th]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>The Importance of Defense Base Act Lawyers</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/the-importance-of-defense-base-act-lawyers/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Established in 1941, the primary goal of the Defense Base Act was to cover workers on military bases outside the United States. The act was amended to include public works contracts with the government for the building of non-military projects such as dam]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Halloween Safety Tips</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/halloween-safety-tips/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Halloween is a cherished tradition but the excitement of the night can cause children to forget to be careful. There is no real "trick" to making Halloween a real treat for the entire family. The major dangers are not from witches or spirits but rather fr]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:15:49 AD15P PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Oil Co. Facing $15 Million Fine for Jones Act Violation </title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/oil-co-15-million-fine-jones-act-violation/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Escopeta Oil Co. is facing a federal fine of $15 million stemming from the company violating the Jones Act as they transported a jack-up oil rig to Alaska’s Cook Inlet from Texas, using a foreign-flagged ship.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:15:07 AD15P PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Hot Coffee Director on Colbert Report</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/hot-coffee-director-on-colbert-report/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This summer we told you about Hot Coffee, a documentary that aired on HBO, exposing the truth about tort reform and the "poster child" for so-called frivolous lawsuits - the McDonald's hot coffee case.  On Tuesday, October 25, the director of Hot Coffee, ]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Legal Protection On Maritime Waters</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/legal-protection-on-maritime-waters/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Whether you are a passenger on a cruise ship or a seaman working on a vessel, you have legal protection if you suffer an injury. Below are two recent legal cases in the news illustrating such legal maritime law protection:]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:58:00 AD58P PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Jones Act Protects Maritime Workers - Jones Act Legal Cases </title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/jones-act-protects-maritime-workers/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Jones Act provides protection to maritime workers that are injured on the job so it is important for maritime workers to understand their rights. Below are two recent legal case examples:]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:54:20 AD54P PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Maritime Law News</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/maritime-law-news/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Under contract to Escopet which is a Houston-based oil company, the Spartan 151 jack-up arrived on a heavy haul vessel in Vancouver, Canada. It was supposed to be a short layover off Prince Rupert while en route from the Gulf of Mexico to Cook Inlet to de]]></description>
					
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					<title>Workers Compensation - Jones Act Litigation and Defense Base Act Claims “In the News”</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/workers-compensation-jones-act-litigation-and-defense-base-act-claims-in-the-news/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[On Dec. 21, 2010, deckhand Johnny C. Doll fell in an open manhole at night when working aboard a barge used by Boh. Bros. Construction Company in the construction of the new Interstate 10 over Lake Ponchartrain. Johnny C. Doll, Jr. filed suit against Boh.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:46:04 AD46P PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Safety on Cruise Ships</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/safety-on-cruise-ships/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Before embarking on a cruise ship you have to think about safety measures you should implement and the legal issues regarding safety. When you board a ship in the United States, it does not necessarily mean you have all of the legal protection as if you w]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Two Killed in Cruise Ship Fire</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/two-killed-in-cruise-ship-fire/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A fire on board a Norwegian cruise liner has killed two people, injured at least nine, and forced the evacuation of 260 others on Thursday, September 15, as the cruise liner operating on a popular route along Norway's craggy coast.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:34:31 AD34P PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Cruise Ship Legal Issues In The News</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/cruise-ship-legal-issues-in-the-news/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Recently, 741 passengers and crew members were evacuated from the Ocean Star Pacific after a fire  broke out on one of the ship's generators. The vessel is now owned and operated by Ocean Star Cruises, a newly-formed cruise line based in Mexico.  The fire]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:17:17 AD17A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>News Highlighting Risks on Maritime Waters</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/news-highlighting-risks-on-maritime-waters/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Recently, a call from the medical officer aboard the Celebrity Millennium was placed to personnel at the 17th Coast Guard District command center in Juneau, Alaska requesting a medevac for a woman who was reportedly suffering from symptoms of a stroke.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:15:57 AD15A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Recent News Emphasizing the Importance of Maritime Lawyers</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/recent-news-emphasizing-the-importance-of-maritime-lawyers/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Death in the maritime industry is common and surviving family members have the right to be compensated for their loss. Recently, a maritime worker was crushed between rows of containers at a port where he was employed.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:11:37 AD11A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Personal Watercraft Accidents</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/personal-watercraft-accidents/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The United States offers the best personal watercraft opportunities. However, because boating and other personal watercraft activities are so popular, accidents resulting in personal injury and even death can occur. ]]></description>
					
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					<title>Contractor Casualties In Afghanistan and Iraq</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/contractor-casualties-in-afghanistan-and-iraq/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The number of casualties that result from working as security and private contractors in war zones often do not get the attention that they deserve. We often don't hear anything in the news about their death and serious injury, which is unfortunate as the]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:05:13 AD5A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Boating Accident Attorneys - Experts in Maritime Law</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/boating-accident-attorneys-experts-in-maritime-law/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[If you are someone who enjoys boating excursions, you know fun and relaxing it is. Boating is a great way to escape the daily stresses of life and spend time with family and friends. However, every year there are a high number of boating accidents that ta]]></description>
					
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					<title>Selecting A Maritime Law Attorney </title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/selecting-a-maritime-law-attorney/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[For those that are unfamiliar with maritime laws, it can be a difficult system to navigate even for general practice personal injury attorneys.  This area of the law requires an attorney who is experienced and knowledgeable about the details of maritime l]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:57:05 AD57P PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Cruise Line Legal News  </title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/cruise-line-legal-news/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Before going on a cruise, it is important to be aware of your legal rights, in the event of an injury or accident. The below cruise line news story highlights the importance of enlisting the services of an attorney specializing in maritime law and for any]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Defending Offshore Oil Workers' Rights to the U.S. Supreme Court</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/offshore-oil-workers-rights-supreme-court/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[On October 11, 2011, the Law Offices of Charles D. Naylor, a maritime personal injury law firm, will present arguments to the United States Supreme Court regarding the availability of workers’ compensation benefits under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands ]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Navy Week Comes to Los Angeles</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/navy-week-comes-to-los-angeles/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Navy Week has sailed into Los Angeles Harbor this week, for the first time since the program launched nationwide five years ago. ]]></description>
					
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					<title>Negligence and Unseaworthiness Illustrated on Deadliest Catch</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/negligence-unseaworthiness-deadliest-catch/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Under the Jones Act, a seaman has the right to sue his employer for negligence, and/or the vessel and its owner if he can prove an injury was the result of 'Negligence' OR 'Unseaworthiness.' The difference between these two theories of liability, and what]]></description>
					
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					<title>Hot Coffee Documentary and the truth about Tort Reform</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/hot-coffee-and-tort-reform/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Hot Coffee is an HBO documentary that examines our civil justice system, by profiling four so-called “frivolous lawsuits,” including the now infamous McDonald’s hot coffee case. At the center of the debate is our country’s tort system. ]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Saying Goodbye to Father Art</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/saying-goodbye-to-father-art/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, June 18, in a service at St. Peters Episcopal Church in San Pedro, we celebrated the life of Reverend Art Bartlett and said our final farewells to a dear friend. ‘Father Art,’ as he was known, was not only a longtime friend of me and ]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Understanding Jones Act Benefits</title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/understanding-jones-act-benefits/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
	The Jones Act and U.S. general maritime law provide seamen with rights to receive compensation when they are injured or become ill while employed on a vessel.&nbsp; The Jones Act is a federal statute adopted by Congress in 1920. U.S. general maritime law refers to all of [...]]]></description>
					
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					<title>Honoring the American Merchant Marines</title>
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	Bravery and Heroism Continues Today

	On Saturday, May 22nd, I had the honor and pleasure of attending the National <img alt="Charles D. Naylor and Arthur A. Leonard [...]]]></description>
					
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					<title>Seamen's Rights A Judge or Jury in a Jones Act Case</title>
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	In the United States, the Jones Act was implemented in 1920 for the purpose of helping injured seamen receive fair compensation for injuries suffered in the course of employment on a U.S. owned or operated vessel. &nbsp;When an injury is caused, even in part by the negligence [...]]]></description>
					
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					<title>Seamen's Rights Jones Act and Collecting Damages</title>
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	If you are a seaman who has suffered an injury while employed on a vessel, as a result of your employer&rsquo;s negligence or an unsafe condition, under the Jones Act you are entitled to collect damages. Damages can include loss of past wages, loss of earning capacity, [...]]]></description>
					
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					<title>Fight for your Defense Base Act Benefits</title>
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	Why you Need a Defense Base Act Attorney to Fight for your Defense Base Act Benefits

	If you have been seriously injured while working as civilian military contractor, you and your family are probably wondering what steps you need [...]]]></description>
					
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					<title>General Maritime Law and The Jones Act </title>
					<link>http://www.naylorlaw.com/blog/general-maritime-law-and-the-jones-act/</link>
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	Originally called the Merchant Marine Act, the federal statute, The Jones Act, was adopted in 1920 as a way to regulate maritime commerce on U.S. waters. The Jones Act provides protections for any person who meets the definition of a &ldquo;seaman.&rdquo;&nbsp; [...]]]></description>
					
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					<title>Hiring a Defense Base Act Lawyer</title>
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	Important Considerations when Hiring a Defense Base Act Lawyer

	Defense Base Act (DBA) workers work closely with the U.S. military all over the world and therefore they have one of the most dangerous [...]]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 07:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>History of Maritime Law</title>
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	Maritime law is a mix of common practices and laws adopted by seafaring nations for generations. There is documentation of individual judgments and the establishment of common rules that pre-date European admiralty doctrines.&nbsp; Documented as the earliest maritime code, [...]]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 07:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>The Laws Governing Cruise Ships</title>
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	A vacation on a cruise ship should be about fun and relaxation. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Sometimes a passenger can be injured on a cruise ship resulting from the negligence [...]]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 07:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>AIG Caught Red Handed </title>
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	The nation&#39;s largest insurer, American International Group Inc., AIG,&nbsp;and a major&nbsp;provider of workers compensation&nbsp;insurance to employers under&nbsp;the Longshore and Harbor Workers&#39; Compensation Act (LHWCA) has admitted to misreporting $2.12&nbsp;billion [...]]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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					<title>Carnival Splendor Cruise Ship Passengers and Crew At Risk For PTSD</title>
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	Monday morning some passengers felt a jolt and a shudder run through the CARNIVAL SPLENDOR and some felt nothing; but within minutes everyone aboard knew the ship was in trouble; 200 miles&nbsp;south San Diego and more the 40 miles an engine room fire would soon leave the [...]]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 08:00:00 AD0A PST</pubDate>
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