The federal statute (46 U.S.C. ch. 303) governing wrongful death actions for deaths occurring more than three nautical miles from U.S. shore.
When a maritime worker dies far out at sea, a single line on a chart, three nautical miles from shore, can decide which law governs the family’s claim and how much their loss is worth under it. Few rules in maritime law have such uneven consequences. In short: The Death on the High Seas Act…
Losing a family member to a maritime accident is devastating, and the legal questions that follow can feel overwhelming at the worst possible time. One of the first is also one of the most practical: who in the family is actually allowed to bring a claim? In short: A maritime wrongful death claim is filed…
Losing a loved one in an accident at sea is one of the hardest things a family can face. If you are reading this, we are sorry. Here, in plain language, is how the law works and what your family’s rights may be. In short: A maritime wrongful death claim may fall under one of…
