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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
