What Should I Do If I Was Hurt on a Dredge Boat?Dredging is a very important maritime process that benefits the environment, the commercial shipping industry, and construction, among many…May 24, 2022May 24, 2022
Should I Hire a Maritime Injury Lawyer after a Boat Accident in 2022?If you or a loved one has suffered injuries as a direct or indirect result of a boat accident, one of the first things that you should do…May 24, 2022May 24, 2022
Reasons for the Grounding and Sinking of the Tenacious Revealed after NTSB InvestigationIn July of 2021, the fishing vessel Tenacious grounded and eventually sank in the waters surrounding Whittier, Alaska. Recent reports from…May 10, 2022May 10, 2022
NTSB Determines Probable Cause in Waymon Boyd AccidentOn Tuesday, the 26th of April, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a public board meeting with the goal of determining…May 2, 2022May 2, 2022
Fishing Boat Master Missing, Crew Member Dead as White Swan III SinksOn 12:30 am on Sunday, March 27, the US Coast Guard called off the search for Michael “Mike” John Morgan, after rescue crews had conducted…Apr 21, 2022Apr 21, 2022
Do Maritime Laws Affect Cruise Ships? — O’Bryan LawWhen a lot of people hear the term “ maritime law “, they tend to think of things like injured sailors at work on a cargo ship, or perhaps…Mar 25, 2022Mar 25, 2022
What Does The Ocean Shipping Reform Act Mean For You? — O’Bryan LawLate last year, Congress passed a bill known as H.R. 4996 — or, in real people terms, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021.Feb 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022
“Safe Operation” Under The Jones Act — O’Bryan LawThe makes many requirements for the safety of both workers and passengers onboard a vessel, and these requirements can take many forms.Jan 28, 2022Jan 28, 2022
Does State Law Apply To Maritime Cases? — O’Bryan LawAmerican maritime law, particularly the Jones Act, is largely based on a number of federal statutes aimed at protecting the rights of…Dec 14, 2021Dec 14, 2021
The Dangers Faced By Workers Trapped Aboard Shipping VesselsThe shipping crisis in American ports right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have long-term consequences for every step along the…Nov 26, 2021Nov 26, 2021