SMSH Legal makes the 2019 Best Lawyers List!
Partners Arthur Schechter and Matthew Shaffer of SMSH Legal were included in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© 2019. Schechter was recognized in the…
What Is the Admiralty Extension Act?
Maritime workers who are injured while performing their job functions have access to various protections under maritime laws. One such…
17 dead after Missouri duck boat capsizes
Photo credit: AP A duck boat that was carrying tourists on Table Rock Lake in Branson, MO capsized and sank…
Navigating the Suits in Admiralty Act (SAA)
The Suits in Admiralty Act (SAA) was passed by the United States Congress in 1920 in order to provide remedies…
What Is the Admiralty Extension Act (AEA)?
The Admiralty Extension Act (AEA) is one type of maritime act which extends protections under general maritime laws inland. It…
The Importance of Following Maritime Safety Regulations to Prevent Injuries
When you think about maritime accidents and injuries, you might think of major incidents, like the explosion of Deepwater Horizon…
How Does the Death on the High Seas Act Impact YOU?
The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) was passed by Congress back in 1920. It allows for the surviving…
How Does the Admiralty Extension Act Impact YOU?
Maritime law includes several different protections through various laws and acts that contain provisions for how maritime personal injury claims…