Commercial Maritime Diver Injuries & the Jones Act
Working as a commercial diver in the maritime industry can be a fun and rewarding career. However, just like other…
Injured While on a Cruise Ship? You May Have a Personal Injury Claim
More and more people and families are discovering the fun and excitement of cruise ship vacations. They can board a…
What Are Maritime Necessaries Under the CIMLA?
The Commercial Instruments and Maritimes Liens Act (CIMLA) offers certain protections for parties that provide goods and/or services for the…
Does the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) Cover Onshore Injuries?
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) was passed in 1953 to extend protections afforded under the Jones Act and…
What Does the OCSLA (Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act) Cover?
The OCSLA (Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act) was created in 1953 by the United States Congress as a secondary measure…
What Is the Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens Act?
Maritime law is a tricky business. Ships have been around for much longer than cars and planes, and so, too,…
Can “Best Efforts” Provisions Be Enforced in Maritime Contracts?
“Best Efforts” provisions have been a part of contracts between companies and businesses of all sizes in all industries, not…
What Is the Maritime Collateral-Source Rule Used in Maritime Admiralty Law?
The Maritime Collateral-Source Rule used in Maritime Admiralty Law claims to protect the plaintiff or defendant from experiencing a windfall….