Maritime Law Blog

When shipping cargo by sea, or through a multi-part method including a leg at sea, the law of carriage of goods by sea applies. The law of Carriage of Goods by Sea is a set of rules which addresses the rights and duties of ship carriers and consignees of marine cargo. It falls under maritime […]

Every summer, thousands of people hit the water on boats and other recreational vehicles. For most of them, it’s a fun day in the sun. The last thing you want to think about is a boat accident. There are about 450,000 registered power boats in New York, which means that for some the day will […]

In a long-anticipated decision, the United States Supreme Court held in a 6-3 opinion penned by Justice Alito that punitive damages are not recoverable when tethered to a seaman’s unseaworthiness claim against a vessel owner: “We hold that a plaintiff may not recover punitive damages on a claim of unseaworthiness.”  Justice Alito further noted that […]

There are many ways in which a cruise ship injury and cruise ship negligence can happen. This includes accidents such as a slip and fall, water slide, other pool-related injuries, accidents on the dock, injuries when on off-ship excursions, or even sexual or physical assault. When there is an incident that involves an injured passenger, […]