Maritime Law
Maritime Law Governs Navigation And Shipping. Maritime law, also known as admiralty law, is the area of law that governs navigation and shipping. Differing from workers compensation laws, maritime law is specific to seamen, longshoremen and other workers on the seas. Employers are required to maintain a reasonably safe working … [Read more...]
LHWCA Maritime Law
Maritime Law Provides Protection To Workers. The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act or LHWCA provides protection to maritime workers who are injured on navigable waters. This act was created to fill the gap between the Jones Act and state worker’s compensation laws. While the Jones Act provides protection to seamen and … [Read more...]
