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Can I Sue for a Boating Death? Maritime Wrongful Death Claims After a Fatal Boating Accident Losing someone in a boating accident is a different kind of grief.  One moment they were on the water.  The next, your family is getting a phone call no one is prepared to receive. Once the shock begins...

Evidence can make or break a boat accident claim. Learn what photographs, witness statements, medical records, vessel maintenance records, navigation data, and preservation letters can do to strengthen a boating injury case.

Boat accident claims can range from a few thousand dollars to seven figures or more depending on the severity of the injury, available insurance, liability, medical expenses, lost wages, and future damages. Learn what factors increase or decrease the value of a boating injury claim and why every case is different.

What Happens After a Ferry Accident? A ferry accident that injures you sets off a chain of events, most of them working against you.  The ferry company's insurance investigates.  The ferry operator files incident reports.  Witnesses scatter.  Medical records pile up.  And somewhere in that chaos...

Yes. An injured passenger may be able to sue a negligent boat owner and pursue compensation through the boat owner's insurance policy. Learn when a passenger injury claim exists, how maritime law applies, and what rights injured passengers have after a boating accident.

Most Jones Act claims must be filed within three years of the injury, but important exceptions can dramatically shorten that deadline. Learn who qualifies as a Jones Act seaman, how limitation of liability proceedings can affect your rights, and why injured maritime workers should speak with a maritime lawyer as soon as possible.

If you were injured in a Rhode Island boating accident, the actions you take immediately afterward can significantly impact your health and your legal claim. Learn how to report the accident, preserve evidence, deal with insurance companies, and protect your rights under maritime law.

Learn how long you have to file a boat accident lawsuit, common maritime law deadlines, notice requirements, and why acting quickly can protect your rights.

Many mariners mistakenly believe they have an absolute "right of way" at sea, but the 'Rules of the Road (COLREGs)' make one thing clear -- every vessel must take action to avoid a collision. While the stand-on vessel should maintain course and speed, it must also act if a crash becomes imminent. Ignoring this duty can lead to serious legal and financial consequences. The bottom line? Ego and assumptions don’t matter -- collision avoidance does.

Discover the Keys to Seaman Status with 'Saltzman v. Whisper Yacht': An Important Admiralty Court Decision Explained. This concise overview sheds light on the crucial factors determining crewmember eligibility, through the expert lens of maritime lawyer John K. Fulweiler. Unlock a deeper understanding of maritime law's intricacies and its impact on seafaring employment rights.