Maritime Lawyers and Maritime Law

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Legal )



If you frequently travel on the high seas working on an ocean vessel, it is important for you to familiarize yourself with your rights just in case an unfortunate event occurs.

The Jones Act maritime law covers those people who are injured when they are on ships, barges, any kind of boats or vessels on the ocean or on rivers and canals. The Jones Act maritime also law extends coverage to divers, drivers and underwater personnel.

If are injured or even a victim of any other kind of crime such as rape or assault while traveling on the ocean, then it is best that you consult with maritime lawyers on your case. Maritime lawyers can help you in getting the right claim for the particular accident that you encountered.

Maritime law, also called admiralty law is a specialized kind of international law that deals with international waters and shipping. According to its tenets, the flag flown by the ship is the determinant of which country’s laws will apply on that ship. Because what falls under maritime law is unique to the field, maritime lawyers are your best bet. Remember that if the accident happened while on shore, when building the vessel, for example, maritime lawyers will not be able to help you. This means that your case still falls under the state laws where the accident occurred. Even under maritime law, maritime lawyers still have their own specialties and you need to find one who can handle your case adeptly. Some maritime lawyers tackle employment issues while some may be more inclined towards cases including cargo and its handling.

Maritime law enforcement, on the other hand, usually falls on the hands of the coast guard in maintaining the safety of the coast and the border of a nation surrounded by international waters.


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