Ol’ Man River. Big River. The Big Muddy. Whichever nickname you prefer – and there are many -- the Mississippi River continues to play an important role in U.S. commerce. The waters call out to particular people, who embrace the great river that serves as the backdrop...
Admiralty And Maritime Law
Dive boat captain and owners blamed for fire that killed 34
Federal safety officials say the owners of a Southern California dive boat company are responsible for one of the deadliest accidents in U.S. maritime history after a fire swept through one of their vessels, killing 34 people trapped below deck. The National...
The basics of maritime tort claims
Maritime jobs are well-known to entail hazardous work under ever-changing environmental conditions. Maritime tort law refers to the injuries of a person or damages to property in an area of navigable waters in which admiralty has jurisdiction. Industries on the...
How soon will driverless technology take to the water?
It's only a matter of time before automated technology becomes common on land, air and sea. While driverless cars are getting most of the attention, companies are also exploring driverless technology on ships.Executives at Rolls-Royce predict that within a decade,...
Walking the fine line of longshore and harbor workers’ comp
In terms of employment law, you might say that longshoremen and harbor workers occupy a place between seamen and land-based employees. Because they are part of a vast maritime industry, but do not necessarily go out to sea, the federal government created the Longshore...
Don’t Miss the Boat: Basics of Maritime Personal Injury Law – Blog Series – The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
Recently, attorney Lee J. Bloomfield, presented a seminar entitled: "Don't Miss the Boat: Basics of Maritime Personal Injury Law in 45 Minutes"From the seminar papers, we are producing a blog series. This is the last and eigth blog post of this series. This post...
Don’t Miss the Boat: Basics of Maritime Personal Injury Law – Blog Series – The Jones Act (What is a Jones Act Vessel?)
Recently, attorney Lee J. Bloomfield, presented a seminar entitled: "Don't Miss the Boat: Basics of Maritime Personal Injury Law in 45 Minutes"From the seminar papers, we are producing a blog series. This is the seventh blog post of this series. This post...
Don’t Miss the Boat: Basics of Maritime Personal Injury Law – Blog Series – The Jones Act (Requirements for Coverage)
Recently, attorney Lee J. Bloomfield, presented a seminar entitled: "Don't Miss the Boat: Basics of Maritime Personal Injury Law in 45 Minutes"From the seminar papers, we are producing a blog series. This is the sixth blog, post of this series. This post...
Don’t Miss the Boat: Basics of Maritime Personal Injury Law – Blog Series – The Jones Act (Maintenance and Cure)
Recently, attorney Lee J. Bloomfield, presented a seminar entitled: "Don't Miss the Boat: Basics of Maritime Personal Injury Law in 45 Minutes"From the seminar papers, we are producing a blog series. This is the 4th blog post of this series. This post discusses the...
Don’t Miss the Boat: Basics of Maritime Personal Injury Law – Blog Series – The Jones Act and Unseaworthiness (Damages Available)
Recently, attorney Lee J. Bloomfield, presented a seminar entitled: "Don't Miss the Boat: Basics of Maritime Personal Injury Law in 45 Minutes"From the seminar papers, we are producing a blog series. This is the fifth blog post, of this series. This post...