Admiralty/Maritime
Admiralty and Maritime Lawyers focus their practices on the area of law governing navigation and shipping not only in U.S. tidal waters, but also any waters within the United States used for navigation (navigable waters).
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is admiralty and maritime law?
Admiralty and maritime law are specific areas of law that regulate accidents and injuries of sea crew and passengers on ships, yachts and recreational boats. more -
What are my rights if I'm injured while on a cruise?
If you have been injured on a cruise ship, you have important legal rights. Common injuries on cruise ships include food poisoning, assault by crew members or other passengers, sexual … more -
I was injured while working on a boat at sea. What are my rights?
Working on a boat at sea is one of the riskiest jobs in the world. Seamen injured on the job due to negligence are entitled to compensation for their injuries under t he Jones Act including … more
Legal Articles
- Will Pirates Pay a Price? Is Prosecution a Rule Threat for Today's Pirates?
In the late 17 th and early 18 th centuries the world made a concerted effort to end piracy and to allow lawful vessels to move freely among the world’s waterways. Their efforts were largely effective and the threat of pirate attacks decreased significantly. However, in recent years modern day pirates have emerged and are once again creating terror on the high seas. How Classic … more - Piracy Without the Plank: The Modern Definition of Piracy
Pop culture would have us believe that all pirates have an eye patch and a trusty parrot with them as they create terror on the high seas. However, it is not the accessories which make a person into a pirate but rather the actions of the person which are defined as piracy by national and international laws. Acts of piracy have been part of recorded history since at least the times of the … more
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