Virginia Maritime Lawyers

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

• Are Finders Keepers Under the Sea? What You Need to Know About Finding Shipwrecked Treasures
  It may seem like a tale of fiction, yet ordinary citizens and organized treasure hunters may discover the riches of underwater treasures. A simple day at sea can turn into an adventure when the remains of a ship wreck are discovered. However, before the discoverers claim the remains of the shipwreck as their own, it is important for the discoverers to understand their rights and … 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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