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Maritime Death or Injury Statute of Limitations
While there are many important aspects of maritime law when it comes to filing suit for death or injury, perhaps one of the most important may be that of the…
The Dive Vessel “Conception” Tragedy
Outrage over the horrendous deaths of 34 souls aboard the Dive Vessel “Conception” off the coast of Santa Cruz Island on September 2, 2019, is certainly understandable. Equally outrageous is…
The Basics of Admiralty Jurisdiction
The body of law governing admiralty jurisdiction, or maritime laws, doesn’t necessarily apply simply because a vessel is involved or because an incident occurs on navigable waters. Instead, for admiralty…
Carriage of Goods: What are the Shipper’s Responsibilities?
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…
Have You Been in a Boat Accident? Here’s What to Do.
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…
Puni-formity? The anomalous decision in Dutra Group v. Batterton (June 24, 2019)
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…
Who Is at Fault When You Are Injured on a Cruise and Is It Cruise Ship Negligence?
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,…
The Basics of the Maritime Lien
In 1910 Congress passed the Federal Maritime Lien Act to encourage growth in the merchant marine industry and attempt to create a unified theory among maritime liens. However, maritime liens…
Limitation of Liability in Maritime Law
Within the contents of United States Maritime Law, the Limitation of Liability Act of 1851 states that the owner of a vessel may limit damage claims to the value of…