Longshore Disability Benefits: Who Qualifies?
Longshore and harbor workers who are injured while at work may be protected under the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation…
Admiralty Jurisdiction for Maritime Injuries and Damages on Land
The purpose of the Admiralty Extension Act, or AEA, is to extend coverages for maritime injuries and damages on land….
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…