Admiralty And Maritime Law

When you work near water and on a boat or rig in Tennessee, you face unique risks when you go to work each day. Your familiarity with common injury risks can help you protect your well-being. Your adherence to industry regulations and company guidelines can reduce...

The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also called the Jones Act, offers maritime workers the opportunity to file a claim after an injury. However, workers must meet certain qualifications to be considered seamen under the Jones Act. Who qualifies as a seaman? Seamen must...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...