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Frequently Asked Questions

• 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

• Hidden Stories of the Sea: Steps to Take When You Uncover a Shipwreck
  Whether you stumble upon a treasure while scuba diving or you seek to find an abandoned ship, the discovery of a shipwreck is exciting. The contents that are found are the remnants of an ocean journey that went wrong. If the vessel had long ago been abandoned by its owners then the law of finds may apply and the discoverers of the shipwreck may be entitled to its … more
• Hiring the Right Personal Injury Attorney
  Hiring the right personal injury attorney to represent you is critical and can literally make or break your case.   When meeting with an attorney for the first time, there are a lot of questions that need to be asked to decipher if an attorney is a viable fit for your case, and for you personally. The following are the top ten questions that should be discussed in your first meeting with … more

Top Related Maritime Topics

• Admiralty and Maritime Law
• Jones Act
• Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
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More Maritime Topics

• Admiralty and Maritime Law
• Cruise Ships
• Jones Act
• Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
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