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…
How the OCSLA Affects Oil Rig Workers
Maritime employment really isn’t for anyone who needs to work in a relaxing, stress-free environment. This is especially true for…
What Is the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA)?
There are many maritime laws that protect workers on vessels in coastal and international waters. For those who work on…
Barge collides with Old Mississippi Bridge
A tow travelling down the Mississippi River Thursday came to halt after one of its front barges collided with the Old…
Am I Entitled to Punitive Damages Under the OCSLA?
The OCSLA (Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act) defines the outer continental shelf lands and submerged areas off the coasts of…