Maritime Law

Most hard-working Florida residents take for granted that they have basic financial protection in place, in the event that they sustain work-related injuries. Employers in Florida typically have an obligation to carry workers' compensation coverage to protect their...

There are many hazards associated with offshore employment. Whether workers have a job on a fishing vessel or an oil rig, they face dangerous work circumstances in the best of situations. During times of bad weather or when machinery malfunctions, offshore work can...

Container ships play a major role in the international economy. They allow for relatively quick and cost-effective transit between nations. One container ship can move thousands of individual containers across the open ocean for a relatively competitive cost. The...

Let’s face it – every occupation has its share of risks and hazards, and maritime jobs are no different. If you are hurt or if you contract an illness that is related to your maritime work, you may be entitled to financial restitution from your employer. The Jones Act...

Serious injuries happen all the time to workers on ships and other maritime vessels – and the right to “maintenance and cure” is one of the most important benefits that an injured seaman can have under the Jones Act. Generally speaking, to qualify as a seaman, 30% or...

In each area of law, there are landmark pieces of legislation and judicial rulings that heavily influence that part of the American experience. When considering maritime law, arguably the most consequential legislation that impacts this area of industry and commerce...

Maritime workers who get hurt on the job don't have the easy claim process that people in mainland Florida enjoy. Standard workers' compensation does not cover maritime injuries, only injuries that occur on land. If someone who works on a cruise ship or fishing vessel...

If a sailor sustains injuries while at sea, they have a right to pursue personal injury claims against the vessel owner. However, maritime law or admiralty law, as it is sometimes referred to, is quite complex. One of the hindrances you might encounter while pursuing...

Every job comes with inherent risk, and employees shouldn't need to gamble on their safety and future earning potential just to bring home a paycheck. Most workers in Florida have an easy time getting support when they get hurt at work. State law requires that all...

Fishermen and others who work aboard ships often overlook minor lacerations and abrasions. With so much work to do, they also put off cleaning minor wounds until completing their current task. Most of the time, a simple cut or scrape is no cause for concern. However,...