Maritime law refers to the laws that govern nautical matters and maritime businesses. Essentially, these are the laws of the ocean.
Tips for staying safe while boating this season
Everyone who lives by the ocean enjoys spending time there, whether it's on or near the water. Many people in Newport have boats or know people who do, so they spend time boating throughout the season. As the days get warmer, you may be planning to hit the waves, too.
Offshore workers stay safer with emergency preparedness
When you work offshore, there are dozens of things that could go wrong in an instant. Unlike those who work on land, you have no easy way to escape your surrounding environment. The ocean is vast, and it may not be possible to swim to shore or launch a boat in a crisis.
Workers' compensation: Not the same for maritime workers
Unlike traditional personal injury or workplace accident laws, maritime injury laws have their own rules and regulations. Workers in this field don't qualify for traditional workers' compensation if they're hurt. Instead, they have to seek compensation through a personal injury claim.
Am I impacted by the Jones Act?
Newport residents may have recently heard something about the Jones Act in connection with hurricane response efforts for Puerto Rico and the continental United States. Although the breadth and scope of the act are large, there are certain parts of it that could definitely have an effect on Rhode Island residents.
What is admiralty law, and who hears maritime cases?
If you're new to law or just starting to understand your rights as someone injured or working on the open ocean, admiralty law is important to you. This field of law applies only to navigable waters, and it helps keep people safe while offshore.
Maritime law: You have a right to compensation when hurt
When you're in a maritime accident, you may find that your case falls under the both-to-blame clause. The ocean marine insurance policy has this clause stating that if one ship or vessel collides with another because both parties were negligent, both parties need to share in the losses based on the value of their cargo and interests before the accident occurred.
Offshore wind farming is approaching a new era of development
Offshore wind farming may be coming to the Long Island area, bringing 500 foot tall turbines, an endlessly renewable supply of energy, and job for up to 2000 construction workers per wind project.
When should a defendant choose not to testify?
When should a defendant in a choose not to testify on his or her own behalf?
What laws apply when you get into deep water?
Maritime law is one of those things you don't hear a lot about, and some people can go their entire lives without needing to know about it. But anyone who goes out on the water, even for just a short pleasure cruise, should know what laws apply if something goes wrong.
