Maritime
Maritime law refers to the laws that govern shipping, maritime injuries, and more. These laws can be complicated and tricky for the layman because international law can come into conflict with private shipping law, and other matters can arise. Here you'll find explanations and definitions for admiralty, the law of the sea, maritime law, private shipping law, international law as it pertains to seafaring vessels, sea lanes, and the maritime laws that protect passengers on vessels while on international waters.
All Maritime Articles
How To Handle Your Jones Act / Maritime Law Injury Claim
Working offshore can be financially rewarding, but it can also be very dangerous. As a result, Jones Act and Maritime law personal injury...
Cruise Ship/Ferry Injuries
Whether a cruise ship or ferry is liable for injuries to a passenger turns on law that is a lot like the “tort law” we find on land...
Seaman's Personal Injury Remedies
Hurt on land, working for some land-bound contractor, factory or shop, and chances are you will look to worker’s compensation law to pay for your ...
Maritime Casualties
Maritime causalities include any injury or fatality that occurs on a watercraft, dock, or any marine related incident regarding recreational or occupa...
Maritime Accidents and the Law
In the past, US Admiralty law only applied as far as the tidal waters of the United States but this has been extended to all US waters used for inte...