Marine accidents fall into two basic categories (an oversimplication).  Typical local state laws of “negligence” and “reasonable care” apply to all persons operating watercraft on the water.  This is true in all waterways, including rivers, lakes and even ponds.

Marine accidents on larger bodies of water with tides (typically known as “navigable waters”) involve a complex array of Federal rules known as “Maritime law”.  Maritime law includes “Jones Act” cases, “Death on the High Seas Act” cases and an entire body of caselaw (both State and Federal) dealing with issues such as personal injury, boat crashes, “seaworthiness” and Longshore and Harborworkers’ claims.  Cruise ships are included in this category.

This office handles all types of Marine and/or boat cases involving accidents, injuries and death to people occurring on or adjacent to the navigable waters.  For any boat related accidents you need an attorney experienced in “Maritime law”.

Call our office if you have any questions.  We handle Maritime cases.