The two-part Chandris v. Latsis test for whether a maritime worker qualifies as a Jones Act seaman.
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…
Commercial fishing is the deadliest civilian occupation in the United States. NIOSH data shows that fishermen die on the job at roughly 29 to 40 times the rate of the average U.S. worker. If you have been hurt on a fishing vessel, or you have lost a family member at sea, here is how the…
Cruise ship crew members come from across the world, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond, and work long contracts on foreign-flag vessels that sail in and out of U.S. ports. If you have been hurt working as cruise ship crew, your employment contract probably contains an arbitration clause that points…
U.S. offshore wind is a newer industry, with the first commercial-scale projects coming online over the last several years and many more in active construction along the East Coast. The legal framework that protects workers in this industry was largely written for older offshore work, oil and gas, longshore, fishing, and the wind industry does…
If you were hurt on a rig or platform, the law that protects you depends on your job and where you worked. Here is how to find out where you stand. In short: Which law covers an offshore oil and gas injury depends on your job. Workers with a substantial connection to a vessel (a…
If you were injured working at sea, the Jones Act may give you far stronger rights than ordinary workers’ compensation. Here is exactly where you stand. In short: The Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 30104) is a federal law that lets an injured seaman sue their employer for negligence and demand a jury trial. It…
