The loss of a loved one is difficult. When it happens at sea, it can feel even more overwhelming. The "Death on the High Seas Act" (DOHSA) is a federal law that aims to help families seek some measure of justice and financial support after losing someone in waters far...
Working on the California high seas exposes you to various risks, including the perils of nature. But what if the worst happens and a calamity strikes, leading to a death that affects the vessel and the entire crew? In such tragic circumstances, understanding your...
When a person dies due to negligence or misconduct at sea, their family may seek justice through a wrongful death claim. The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) addresses maritime deaths. Here is a closer look at how DOHSA impacts wrongful death claims on the high...
Losing a loved one at sea is a devastating experience. It can be even more painful when you discovered that this loss is due to negligence in workplace safety. Understanding the legal implications can help you seek justice and compensation for your family member’s...
Losing a loved one due to a maritime wrongful death may be difficult to accept. As the victim’s family mourns, they may pursue justice through the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA). This federal law allows a victim’s family member to hold a vessel or person...
A loved one’s death is difficult, to say the least. The pain becomes unbearable if the death in question is sudden and preventable. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a seaman, just like any other professional in a high-risk occupation, to sustain fatal injuries...
With so much recreation and enterprise occurring offshore in the San Diego area, the possibilities for injury are all but endless. Occasionally, what would have resulted in grounds for a personal injury lawsuit by someone who gets hurt offshore results in their death....
The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) was first passed in 1920. This federal law provides a legal remedy for the families of individuals who have died due to negligence or misconduct on the high seas. The DOHSA was enacted in response to a growing need for legal...
Everyone who works on a ship knows that it is dangerous to fall overboard. This is one of the main hazards in many maritime industries. However, not everyone fully understands exactly why this risk is so problematic. People sometimes neglect to wear life preservers,...
Every industry comes with its share of hazards, and the maritime industry is no exception. It is not uncommon for seamen to sustain injuries while moving back and forth between the vessel and land while doing their jobs. The Jones Act allows injured maritime workers...
