How Strict Is the Requirement of Notification for the LHWCA?
The Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (LHWCA) provides protections for maritime workers who are not defined as seamen under…
Are Barge Workers Considered Seamen for Jones Act Claims?
Jones Act claims allow seaman the right to receive various forms of compensation when they are injured while in the…
What Is Duty of Care?
In legal terms, duty of care means that a person must take reasonable steps to make sure their actions keep…
Who Is Liable for Admiralty and Maritime Law OCSLA Violations?
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) was created in 1953 to extend certain protections to offshore lands within a…
What Workers Need to Know About Offshore Drilling
If you work in offshore drilling or are interested in pursuing a career as an oil rig employee, it’s important…
What You Need to Know About Maritime Defense Contractor Injuries Compensation
There are specific types of workers’ compensation programs for defense contractors in the service of a government vessel, military vessels,…
Maritime Injuries: How to Know if You Have a Case
If you are a maritime worker, offshore oil rig worker, seaman or seawoman, or even a passenger onboard a cruise…
How Employers Can Be Sued for Negligence with Maritime Accidents
Those of us employed in the maritime industry know that it’s difficult and sometimes dangerous work. You need a hazard-free…