You will likely not have to go to court for your maritime injury lawsuit. Most do not go to trial. Instead, they settle before filing a lawsuit or during pretrial. Only a minority of cases go to trial – usually when the injured party and their employer or another liable party cannot resolve issues about …
Understanding what general maritime law is requires some background on how laws come to be. While many are set by statute, others come from common law, court precedent (case law), and judicial doctrine. This is how general maritime law came to be. It has grown and changed over time thanks to the influence of the …
If you were hurt on the job, you may be wondering, “does maritime law apply to oil and gas workers?” The answer to this question is yes. You do have rights under maritime law as an oil or gas worker. You may be able to recover compensation for your medical care, lost wages, and possibly …
