The Strategic Value of Third-Party Liability Claims The primary advantage of a third-party claim lies in the scope of recoverable damages. Unlike the administrative formulas used in workers’ compensation, civil…
The Fundamentals of Maritime Leverage and Liability The core of any Jones Act claim relies on proving that the employer or vessel owner failed in their duty to provide a…
The Doctrine of Unseaworthiness in Maritime Law Under General Maritime Law, vessel owners have a non-delegable duty to ensure their vessel is seaworthy. Unlike Jones Act claims, which require proving…
The Strategic Importance of Medevac Documentation in Maritime Law In the context of maritime law and the Jones Act, evidence is paramount. Unlike standard worker’s compensation claims on land, offshore…
The Dynamics of Third-Party Liability in Offshore Environments In the maritime sector, an offshore platform is rarely operated by a single company. Instead, it is a hub of activity involving…
The Specifics of Maritime Settlement Agreements Unlike standard workers’ compensation claims on land, offshore injury settlements are governed by a distinct set of federal laws and admiralty principles. A settlement…
The Urgency of Evidence Preservation in Industrial Cases Time is the adversary of distinct legal proof in the industrial sector. In legal terms, the destruction or alteration of evidence is…
The Complexity of Liability in Multi-Employer Worksites Oil and gas extraction sites are rarely operated by a single entity. They are complex ecosystems involving land owners, leaseholders, operators, drilling contractors,…
The Intersection of Regulatory Findings and Insurance Liability When an insurance adjuster opens a file on a severe industrial accident, their primary goal is risk containment. They are tasked with…
Navigating the Legal Framework of Maritime Claims Before a specific monetary value can be assigned to a case, the legal framework governing the injury must be established. Unlike standard land-based…