General Maritime Claims

General maritime law consists of the common law causes of action that have developed over the years. This body of law provides seamen with additional rights and damages outside of the Jones Act. It also allows for claims by the surviving family members for the death of a maritime worker. General maritime law even provides [...]

According to the United States Coast Guard, there are several hazardous conditions that, if discovered by a boarding officer, are grounds to force a fishing vessel owner or operator to take remedial steps to ensure the safety of the crew. This can even include directing the operator to moor the ship until the condition is [...]

Maritime law is not restricted to commercial accidents only. In fact, most accidents involving a private or recreational vessel fall neatly within the scope of maritime law. More often than not, these accidents result due to the careless or reckless actions of the vessel operator. In addition, an inexperienced operator or even a vessel malfunction [...]

The Admiralty Extension Act provides coverage for injuries based on land but caused by a vessel on navigable water. This provision allows admiralty and maritime jurisdiction to extend to cover those injured on land by some appurtenance of the ship. Until this measure was enacted, those injured on land while working near their vessel were [...]