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- What Are Compensatory Damages?
July 07, 2023
Read MoreWhy Are Compensatory Damages Awarded? Civil lawsuits provide a way for individuals who have been harmed by another party’s negligent or reckless acts to seek payment for the losses they’ve suffered from the incident. Compensatory damages are awarded in civil cases to return the plaintiff to the position they were in before the injury occurred. […]
- What Are the 8 Important Things to Do During a Ship Collision Accident?
June 03, 2023
Read MoreWhat Should You Do in the Event of a Ship Collision Accident? While technological innovations have reduced the number and severity of ship collisions in recent years, accidents can still occur due to negligence, mechanical failures, severe weather conditions, or other issues. If you are onboard a ship involved in a collision at sea or […]
- 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 […]
- Your Complete Guide to the Jones Act
July 15, 2022
Read MoreIn the United States, transportation of goods between two parts of the U.S. is regulated by federal law. Provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, known as the Jones Act, codified seamen’s rights and also required the development of a domestic maritime industry for shipping of goods between U.S. ports. As a result, the […]
- 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 […]
