The ocean is a vast, often unforgiving body of water that connects continents, facilitates trade, and offers recreation. However, it also has its own set of rules. For people who work or play on the water, the question of who enforces maritime law is not just a trivia question; it's a … [Read more...]
How to Sue For Maritime Injury in California
After an accident at sea, on a harbor tug, or a cruise ship sailing from Long Beach, it can be hard to know how to sue for maritime injury in California. The rules are not at all like regular state personal injury law. Instead, a mix of federal regulations, centuries-old admiralty … [Read more...]
What Are The Most Common Types of Maritime Injuries?
Maritime injuries can be some of the most serious and complicated personal injury cases because working at sea is so different from other jobs. If you work on a cruise ship, in a harbor, on an offshore boat, or as a longshoreman, you are at risk of getting hurt at sea, and the laws that … [Read more...]
When Does Maritime Law Apply?
For the thousands of people working or vacationing along the Southern California coast, "When does maritime law apply?" is more than just a theoretical question. When an accident happens, the legal rules that apply can change from California negligence rules to centuries-old admiralty … [Read more...]
How Dangerous is Oil Rig Work?
If you've ever wondered how dangerous oil rig work is, the stark reality is that it ranks among the most perilous occupations in the United States. People working on these sometimes isolated sites generally do long shifts, perform physically strenuous activities, and are constantly surrounded by … [Read more...]
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