Admiralty And Maritime Law

Maritime law offers significant protections for crew members working aboard ships, ensuring their rights are respected and upheld. These legal rights cover various aspects of employment, safety, and compensation, providing crew members with security while at sea. If...

Shipping cargo across Tennessee's waterways carries risks. If your goods arrive damaged, you may wonder how to hold someone responsible. Maritime law gives you options, but the process depends on several key factors. Start with the bill of lading The bill of lading...

Maritime employees face unique risks while working on the water, and some of these risks can lead to serious injuries. When injuries happen, maritime workers often rely on disability benefits to help them cover expenses and support their families. If you're a maritime...

Boating should be fun and safe for everyone on the water. But when alcohol or drugs get involved, things can go wrong fast. Tennessee takes boating under the influence (BUI) seriously, and the penalties show it. What counts as boating under the influence? In...

Maritime workers face many risks on the job, but unsafe vessels present unnecessary dangers. The law protects workers by allowing them to file unseaworthiness claims. Understanding these claims can help injured workers take action. What is an unseaworthiness claim? An...

Working at sea comes with unique risks. If you get hurt while working on a vessel, you have legal protections that can help you recover compensation. Maritime law provides several avenues for injured seamen to receive medical care and lost wages. The Jones Act and...

Riverboat workers face unique challenges while performing their jobs, and defective vessels can make their work even more dangerous. Injuries caused by vessel defects can have serious consequences, and workers may wonder if they have the right to seek compensation. In...

The Jones Act is a law that controls shipping between U.S. ports. It says only ships that Americans build, own, and operate can move goods between these ports. While this law mostly focuses on the economy and security, it also connects to environmental rules in...

The rise of autonomous vessels challenges current admiralty law, especially with legal definitions and liability. Existing laws are for ships controlled by human crews, so it's hard to see how new technologies fit.  Challenges with defining control and responsibility...

The Defense Base Act (DBA) protects civilians working overseas for U.S. government contractors. If you work on U.S. military bases abroad or international public works projects, then you may qualify for this workers’ compensation program. It ensures that, if you...