Determining which injury laws and jurisdictions apply in an offshore injury or accident at sea often hinges on whether the incident occurred in U.S. navigable waters. If you or someone you love has been hurt while working on an oil rig, traveling on a
You need a skilled maritime lawyer if you’ve been hurt on an offshore oil rig, cargo vessel, or pleasure boat in U.S. navigable waters. But why? What does a maritime injury lawyer do? Admiralty or maritime attorneys deal with cases involving injuries on the
Maritime injuries refer to injuries suffered by workers on U.S. navigable waters. Navigable waters may be used for interstate or international commerce or travel. Maritime injuries can be severe. Oil rigs, commercial vessels, and docks have multiple dangers, from heavy objects and machinery to
Unless you’re doing a Mission Impossible-style entrance, a ship journey begins and ends the same way, whether for work or fun: along a gangway. Transitioning from the dock to the boat, whether a small tugboat or a cruise ship, can get tricky. The uneven
The Jones Act covers the rights of maritime workers, including the right to pursue a claim for employer negligence. It establishes a deadline for filing, known as the “statute of limitations.” If you are an injured seaman, you have three years from the date
