A vacation on a cruise ship should be about fun and relaxation. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Sometimes a passenger can be injured on a cruise ship resulting from the negligence of another party associated with the cruise ship. Incidents that can happen on a cruise ship can include: … [Read more...]
History of Maritime Law
Maritime law is a mix of common practices and laws adopted by seafaring nations for generations. There is documentation of individual judgments and the establishment of common rules that pre-date European admiralty doctrines. Documented as the earliest maritime code, was the maritime code of the … [Read more...]
Hiring a Defense Base Act Lawyer
Important Considerations when Hiring a Defense Base Act Lawyer Defense Base Act (DBA) workers work closely with the U.S. military all over the world and therefore they have one of the most dangerous jobs. Many things can happen while employed by a contractor which can result in serious injuries and … [Read more...]
General Maritime Law and the Jones Act
Originally called the Merchant Marine Act, the federal statute, The Jones Act, was adopted in 1920 as a way to regulate maritime commerce on U.S. waters. The Jones Act provides protections for any person who meets the definition of a “seaman.” To be covered under the Jones Act, a person must spend … [Read more...]
9th Circuit Gives Injured Port Workers a Hand
By Catherine Ho When longshore worker Sandra Towne learned in 2002 that she needed surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, she turned to her most recent employer to pay for it. "Don't look at us," was the message Towne said she got. Since Towne's injury wasn't severe enough to stop her from working, … [Read more...]
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