No matter how well you plan your life out, a catastrophic injury can turn it upside down. Catastrophic injuries are those that are so severe, they have a long-term effect. Something that happens in the blink of an eye can keep you from performing any gainful work for the rest of your life. A … [Read more...]
What is the Jones Act?
The Jones Act is a section of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 that deals with seaman’s rights and coastal trade in the United States. The Act is considered by many as one of the most important pieces of legislation affecting domestic maritime trade. Named for the Senator that introduced it, Wesley … [Read more...]
What is Maritime Law?
Maritime law (also known as admiralty law) is a very specific facet of the law that governs a wide range of nautical issues and possible maritime disputes. To put it simply, maritime law deals with legal matters related to our oceans, seas and any bodies of open water. These legal matters can range … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Missouri Duck Boat Survivors Have Been Served
Over the summer a duck boat in Missouri capsized and sank, killing 17 passengers. Certainly you remember this heartbreaking interview of one of the survivors, Tia Coleman, who lost nine family members that day including her husband and three children. This woman is now being sued by the operators … [Read more...]
Fatal Yacht and Fishing Boat Collision
A mega-yacht and a sport fishing boat collided over the weekend off the coast of San Diego, injuring at least two and fatally injuring one. For reasons that are currently under investigation, around 8:00 pm on Friday night the 332-foot yacht, Attessa IV, crashed into the starboard side of the … [Read more...]
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