Have you ever wondered about the risks lurking beneath the waves? Maritime accidents are a grave concern for anyone working on or near the water. It is essential to understand the common causes of these incidents and the injuries that often result from them. Doing so...
Maritime work is often physically demanding under harsh conditions made worse by large waves, strong currents, and poor weather conditions. This can create a dangerous work environment, leaving workers like you at risk of harm. And if you’re injured in a maritime...
Purchasing a boat, whether for business or leisure purposes, is a major transaction. And given that most people don’t buy vessels on a regular basis, the process can be mystifying. You can’t navigate your transaction with blinders on, either, otherwise you could end...
Losing a loved one at sea is a devastating experience that is compounded by the intricate legal landscape surrounding maritime incidents. This is because these incidents are often shrouded in secrecy, difficult to investigate and maritime law is often complicated and...
The Jones Act provides extensive financial coverage for injuries suffered by those who work on the high seas. Prior to the passage of the Jones Act, seamen received no financial protection for injuries suffered during the course of their work. After passage of the...
In California’s bustling maritime sector, the specter of cyber threats looms large, even if you may not know it. Cybersecurity poses significant risks to operations, trade and data integrity. With a surge in attacks targeting vital maritime infrastructure, from...
Maritime license agreements are essential components of international trade, governing the relationships and terms between shipping companies, terminal operators and other parties involved in the maritime industry. These agreements ensure a competitive and reliable...
When you’re injured on a vessel in navigable waters, then you might qualify for benefits under the Jones Act. However, unless you can prove negligence, the compensation that you recover pursuant to this law are limited in scope. Practically speaking, you’ll only be...
Ships carrying cargo sometimes collide with other ships for various reasons. Sometimes determining responsibility for the collision can be difficult or impossible. When two ships collide, either one or both were likely negligent. Rather than go through the complicated...
California ports, people who work there and businesses that rely on them have been experiencing ups and downs in recent years. From the health crisis to labor disagreements to the latest issue with foreign policy obstacles, it can be difficult to predict shipping...
