If you work at sea, you know that your job comes with a higher risk of an accident or injury than many other jobs. In the aftermath of a maritime accident, you may feel overwhelmed, confused and have many questions about your legal rights. Before exploring your legal...
Maritime Law
Navigating union and labor disputes in the maritime industry
Operating a maritime business can be complicated. With supply chain problems, weather-related challenges, worldwide obstacles and other issues, it can be difficult to handle everything efficiently. One concern that has been ongoing is union and labor disputes....
Understanding claims under the Jones Act and LHWCA
There are two main regulations that address maritime issues in the United States. They are the Jones Act and the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). Maritime workers may file claims under both. Regulations The Jones Act requires that all goods...
Maritime tragedy triggers legislative change
On December 23, 2022, the Small Passenger Vessel Act (SPVA) was signed into law carving out small vessels from the protection of the Limitation of Liability Act of 1851 and thereby exposing them to liability for any and all losses resulting from a maritime accident....
Handling maritime business ownership transfers
When a business owner first starts their maritime business, they often have plans to grow the business over time. However, if the business is not as successful as they hoped it would be, an owner may choose to walk away from the business they built and transfer the...
What is the Death on the High Seas Act?
Many California residents enjoy a lucrative and exciting career in the maritime industry. However, maritime work carries a higher risk of injury and death than many other industries, and because of that, there are laws to protect workers and their families. One of...
The Jones Act and injured maritime workers
Maritime injuries may be serious and chronic. Employers may need to compensate maritime workers if they are injured in these jobs. Their families may also receive death benefits. Jones Act The Jones Act covers many maritime activities. It also compensates workers who...
Who is covered by Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act?
The shipping industry employs many people in Long Beach. Many of these jobs have inherent dangers. Workers involved in maritime accidents can suffer serious injuries. The injuries can prevent the victims from working, and as a result they may lose income, which can be...
Five common mistakes when pursuing a maritime claim
Being injured at sea can leave you and your family facing significant hardship. Your injuries might be painful, your medical care expensive, and the emotional toll taken on you might be devastating. As stressful as all of that can be, there are things that you can do...
When do container stations become responsible for merchandise?
Merchandise is transported all around the world and Long Beach receives many containers of merchandise through the ports in and near the city. The containers of merchandise need to be offloaded and often times stored until they are eventually carried by different...