Work Accidents at Sea

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Work Accidents at Sea provides an introduction to the language, law, procedure and practicalities of claims relating to work accidents at sea. It guides personal injury lawyers through the mysteries of the nautical world, the particular regulations and conventions that apply, and the procedures of the Admiralty Court. The work identifies the framework within which these claims are brought, and the common pitfalls that befall the unwary. It is complimented by a full set of the relevant statutory provisions, with identification of further sources of information and research for particular claims.Work Accidents at Sea is part of a series of publications by the 9 Gough Square Chambers, on all aspects of personal injury and clinical negligence claims.

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