Maritime injuries or those occurring on navigable waters differ significantly from land injuries not only in type but also in options for recovery. The legal process for recovery after a maritime injury is governed by a specific set of laws known as maritime or “admiralty” laws and often involve stricter regulations that can make filing a claim difficult without the help of a maritime lawyer.
For example, maritime injury claims must typically...
In any job that requires manual labor and even many that don’t, injuries are a possibility. However, the possibility of injury can be greatly reduced with proper attention to and enforcement of industry safety regulations. Commercial fishing in particular is considered one of the most challenging occupations in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). From hazardous working conditions to long hours, harsh weather,...
Maritime or admiralty law governs all rights, laws, and disputes which occur while on navigable waters; “navigable waters” in this case refers to any waters being used for foreign or interstate commerce. The maritime workers who contribute to this important part of the global and national economy are referred to as crewmembers and are entitled to certain rights and protections. Maritime employers are required to respect and protect those...
In most cases, when someone suffers an injury as the result of another party’s negligent or intentional conduct, the injured party can reach out to a personal injury attorney to file a claim. However, if the injury occurred on the water, the process could be notably different. For instance, when someone is injured on the water, they will need to seek out a maritime or “admiralty” law attorney to take their case.
Maritime law governs any...
Cruise line and sea vessel owners have certain responsibilities when it comes to the treatment of their crewmembers. These and other responsibilities are included in maritime or “admiralty” law, a unique set of laws that applies to events that occur on vessels traveling through navigable waters.
The Jones Act, sometimes referred to as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is designed to protect the well-being of crewmembers who become sick or...
Maritime law, also known as admiralty law, refers to the body of law that governs most legal issues relating to marine casualties on navigable waters or vessels in navigation. Navigable waters under this definition of admiralty law are defined as waters that are used for either foreign or interstate commerce within the United States: for example, large rivers like the Mississippi River, or the Great Lakes.
What kinds of cases would fall under...
What is the Jones Act?
Workers in the maritime industry have more extensive options than just worker’s compensation if they become sick or are injured through this federal maritime law statute, called the Jones Act. This law was designed for the well-being of maritime commerce, to protect workers injured or sick due to poor maintenance or lack of safety on a vessel in which they work. This is also called the Merchant Marine Act of 1920.
Who...
If you find yourself injured on a cruise line, it can be hard to know what to do to address the situation and seek compensation for damages which can include medical bills, lost wages, as well as non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. There are a variety of common injuries which occur on cruise lines and clear steps an injured person can take in order to document the injury and decide if legal action is necessary.
If you or a loved one...