What Is the Difference Between the LHWCA and the Jones Act?
Workplace injury among employees in the maritime industry is covered by more than one type of law. For those workers…
Who Qualifies for Longshore Disability Benefits?
The Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (LHWCA) provides worker’s compensation benefits for those injured while performing their duties during…
How Risky Is It to Work on an Offshore Oil Rig?
Working on an offshore oil rig is considered by many in the maritime industry to be one of the most…
What Specific Damages Are Available Under DOHSA?
The Death On the High Seas Act (DOHSA) is an act that provides protections for maritime workers and their families….
Offshore Accidents: What Caused the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill?
Among the offshore accidents in recent history, the Deepwater Horizon explosion, and the subsequent oil spill, is considered to be…
Will Congress Amend DOHSA?
In 2017, improvements to The Death on High Seas Act, also known as DOHSA, were proposed by Congress. These proposed…
How Does Maritime Law Enforcement Work in International Waters?
Maritime law enforcement and the laws of the seas are regulated by a number of different countries. In addition, there…
Is It True There Are No Maritime Law Enforcement Laws in International Waters?
Many people firmly believe that once they are in international waters, there are no maritime law enforcement and maritime piracy…