The Admiralty Extension Act

Posted by: rzehl
December 22, 2008
Topic: General Maritime Claims

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 not included under maritime law and were forced to seek compensation under less favorable law.

In addition, this Act also extends the benefit of maritime jurisdiction to those injured while involved in the loading, unloading or storage of the vessel’s cargo. In order to determine whether or not you may be eligible to recover under the Act, it is imperative that you consult with an experienced admiralty lawyer today. Contact the experienced maritime attorneys at the Fitts Zehl Law Firm by phone at (800) 99-FITTS or by email at info@gulfcoastmaritimelawyer.com. 

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