If you’ve been hurt while working at sea, whether on a commercial fishing boat, tug, barge, or offshore rig, it’s important to understand your offshore injury rights under maritime law. These rights are often more extensive than workers realize and can provide critical compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and future care. They may also…
Recreational boating accidents can lead to serious injuries, costly damages, and even fatalities. Determining who is liable in these situations is crucial for securing compensation and ensuring justice. If you’ve been involved in a boat crash, understanding boating accident liability is essential for taking the right legal steps. Knowing your rights and the responsibilities of…
When maritime workers suffer injuries while performing their duties at sea, the maritime law of maintenance and cure guarantees coverage for necessary medical care and basic living expenses, no matter who was responsible for causing the injury. This time-honored legal safeguard is a fundamental component of maritime workers’ rights, offering financial and medical support until…
Losing a loved one in a tragic incident at sea is devastating, especially when the loss occurs due to negligence or misconduct. The Death on the High Seas Act offers a crucial legal pathway for families seeking justice when a wrongful death happens more than three nautical miles from U.S. shores. Whether the incident involves…
Maritime work is demanding and often dangerous, with hazards that go far beyond those in typical land-based jobs. From heavy equipment on docks to unpredictable conditions on navigable waters, injuries are not uncommon. Unfortunately, traditional workers’ compensation systems don’t always extend to these environments. That’s where the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act steps in. …
If you’ve been injured working aboard a vessel in U.S. waters, you may have the right to file a Jones Act claim under federal maritime law. The Jones Act is a powerful legal tool that protects injured seamen and deckhands, providing them with the ability to seek compensation for injuries caused by negligence or unsafe…
Vessel sinkings are among the most tragic outcomes of unsafe equipment, poor handling, or dangerous weather. Severe injuries and fatalities are very common after these types of accidents, and survivors are often left wondering what to do next. The team of maritime attorneys at BoatLaw, LLP can help family members left behind seek justice after…
While maritime accidents are obviously more common in some parts of the country than others, no region of the United States is spared the grief of shipwrecks and sinkings. Although maritime travel has become exponentially safer over the years, these stories are still in the headlines on a regular basis. If you’ve suffered an injury…
Bad weather is a boater’s worst nightmare. Whether you’re in an accident while working in the maritime industry or while sailing for pleasure, there’s a good chance that weather played a role in your injuries. At BoatLaw, LLP, we understand that a number of factors contribute to accidents, and our boat collision attorneys fight on…
When a vessel sinks in Washington State, the fallout can be devastating. Those who survive are often left with lifelong trauma and serious injuries, and for those who lose loved ones in the sinking, the course of their lives changes forever. Figuring out who is liable for the accident and demanding accountability can bring you…
