The Admiralty Extension Act extends maritime jurisdiction to include all cases where damage or injury is caused by a vessel, even if that injury occurred on land.

According to the United States Army Corps of Engineers, navigable waters are defined as “those waters that are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide

Longshore and harbor workers who are injured while at work may be protected under the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (LHWCA). It provides similar benefits to

The purpose of the Admiralty Extension Act, or AEA, is to extend coverages for maritime injuries and damages on land. Prior to the passing of the AEA,

Workplace injury among employees in the maritime industry is covered by more than one type of law. For those workers who have sustained an injury while on

The Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (LHWCA) provides worker’s compensation benefits for those injured while performing their duties during maritime employment. Unlike state worker’s compensation, the

Working on an offshore oil rig is considered by many in the maritime industry to be one of the most dangerous types of work environments. Workers face

The Death On the High Seas Act (DOHSA) is an act that provides protections for maritime workers and their families. The act allows the family to seek