Blog: Maritime Law
- What Is Admiralty Law?
May 15, 2023
Read MoreWhat Do You Need to Know About Admiralty Law? Admiralty law is the body of law that regulates disputes, torts, and offenses that occur on navigable waters. Navigable waters are any waterways that can be used for interstate or foreign commerce, such as tidal waters, rivers, harbors, and canals. Issues covered by admiralty law include, […]
- What Do You Do After a Maritime Accident?
April 16, 2023
Read MoreHow Can Your Actions Following a Maritime Accident Protect Your Legal Rights? As a maritime worker, you understand the risks inherent in your work, but do you know what to do if you’ve been injured in a maritime accident? By following the proper steps and seeking the advice of a skilled maritime accident lawyer, you […]
- How to File a Lawsuit for a Longshore Accident in California
March 05, 2023
Read MoreWhat is the Process for Filing a Longshore Accident Lawsuit in California? California’s longshore workers play a vital role in this country’s economy. Unfortunately, serious accidents are not uncommon due to the nature of the work. From heavy machinery malfunctions to falling objects, there are myriad ways to get injured as a longshoreman. If you’ve […]
- What is the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act?
February 22, 2023
Read MoreWhy Was the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) Created? Congress enacted the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) in 1927. At the time, it was legally necessary to create a federal workers’ compensation program because employees who worked on navigable waters were not covered under any state’s workers’ compensation system due to […]
- What Is the Law of the Sea?
July 13, 2022
Read MoreWhile private activities on the ocean or navigable waters are governed by national and international maritime law, the relationships between countries when it comes to the use of the oceans is governed by a separate area of law called the Law of the Sea. Although the Law of the Sea is a body of public […]
- How Is Maritime Law Different from Personal Injury Law?
July 11, 2022
Read MoreIf you are injured in an accident on the water or on a vessel, you may decide to pursue a personal injury claim against the party or parties whose negligence caused the accident. However, most injury cases that arise on a vessel or on the water are governed by maritime law rather than a state’s […]
- Does Maritime Law Apply to Lakes and Rivers?
July 09, 2022
Read MoreWhen you are involved in an accident or an incident on a lake or a river, you may not even consider that a special body of federal law will govern any claims you have arising from that accident or incident. Although lakes and rivers seem like the domain of state law, under certain circumstances these […]
- Does Maritime Law Apply on Land?
July 07, 2022
Read MoreWhen an accident or other incident that leads to injuries or property damage occurs on the open water, you may know that maritime law likely applies to claims that an injured party may have. But you may be surprised to learn that maritime law may also apply to certain accidents and incidents on land. The […]
- Can I File Suit Against a Sea Vessel?
July 05, 2022
Read MoreIf you were hurt in an accident involving a sea vessel that was caused by the negligence of the vessel’s owner or operator, you normally might file a lawsuit against the owner/operator to recover compensation. However, various circumstances might make it infeasible to file suit against the person or entity that owns or operates the […]
- A History of Maritime Law in the United States
July 03, 2022
Read MoreMaritime law in the United States stretches throughout the entire history of the country, all the way to the founding of the first colonies. As the North American colonies were established to trade resources back to England, France, and Spain, shipping and the maritime industry were a critical part of the development of the U.S. […]
