Executive Summary: Offshore injuries are governed by overlapping laws, but the difference between the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) and the Jones Act determines how much compensation an injured worker can recover. Understanding where you were injured and your connection to a vessel often decides whether your claim is worth thousands – or hundreds […]
Month: April 2026
Cruise Ship Medical Negligence: Recent Settlements
Cruise ship medical negligence is a serious issue that can leave passengers and their families facing life-changing injuries – or even death – far from home. Recent cases show that cruise lines can be held accountable when onboard medical care falls below the expected standard, and that settlements and verdicts in these claims are often […]
Legal Steps After Damage to Goods in Transit
Your cargo arrives damaged. Maybe it’s a few wet boxes, maybe it’s a whole container of ruined goods. The carrier shrugs. The insurer says “prove it.” You’re left holding the bag. This is where most small shippers give up and eat the loss. Don’t. The law is on your side if you follow the steps […]