Daily-published explainers, reference guides, and case-type analysis on maritime injury claims. Written for workers, families, and the people helping them navigate the legal frameworks that apply offshore.
Commercial diving carries risks most jobs never come close to, from decompression sickness to equipment failure far below the surface. This guide explains the maritime laws that may cover an injured diver, who can be held responsible, and what your claim may be worth.
Read articleCommercial fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country, but getting paid after an injury depends on rules most crew members never hear about. This guide explains the laws that may cover you, what you can recover, and the deadlines that can quietly close a claim before you act.
Read articleNot every personal injury lawyer can handle a maritime case, and the wrong choice can cost you. This guide covers what to look for, the questions to ask before you sign, and the red flags that signal a lawyer is out of their depth.
Read articleA cruise injury is not handled like an accident back home. Your ticket quietly shortens the deadlines, maritime law decides what the cruise line owes you, and the fine print can force you to sue far away. Here are your rights as a passenger, explained in plain English.
Read articleThe Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act covers maritime workers who are not seamen, including longshoremen, shipbuilders, and dock workers. This guide explains who qualifies, what benefits it pays, and the short notice and filing deadlines you cannot afford to miss.
Read articleNot every injury at sea falls under the same law, and which one applies can decide what your claim is worth. This guide breaks down the laws that may cover an offshore injury, from the Jones Act to the LHWCA and beyond, so you can see where your situation fits.
Read articleThe Jones Act lets injured seamen sue their employer for negligence, but only if they qualify and can prove the right things. This guide explains what the law actually covers, what you have to show to win, and the filing deadline that can quietly end a claim before it starts.
Read articleWhen an offshore helicopter transport crashes, multiple parties may share liability under multiple legal frameworks. This article covers who can be held responsible and which statutes apply.
Read articleDocumenting what happened in the first 72 hours after a commercial fishing injury can make the difference between a strong case and a weak one. Here is the documentation checklist that matters most.
Read articleThe Death on the High Seas Act limits how families can recover when a worker dies more than three nautical miles from shore. Here is what DOHSA does and does not allow, and how it interacts with the Jones Act.
Read articleOffshore platform injury settlements vary widely, from modest payouts to seven-figure outcomes. Here are the specific factors that determine settlement value, and what tends to drive cases up or down.
Read articleThe Jones Act and the LHWCA both cover maritime workers, but they apply to different people and produce dramatically different outcomes. This guide walks through how to tell which framework covers your situation.
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