Admiralty & Maritime
Section 33(g)’s “Trap for the Unwary”
A surefire way to forfeit future benefits is to fail to follow Section 33(g). In our practice, we come across Section 33(g) cases now and again, and it... More
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment on Seaman’s Negligence, Unseaworthiness and Maintenance and Cure Claims
In a recent unpublished opinion, the United States Fifth Court of Appeals reviewed a district court’s grant of summary judgment dismissing a plaintiff’s negligence,... More
The CG-2692: Be Careful What You Say and How You Say It
With few exceptions, commercial vessel operators must provide immediate notification to the Coast Guard when involved in a serious marine casualty. The criteria for... More
Expansion of the Duty to Pay Maintenance and Cure?
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (sitting in New York City), decided the case of Messier v. Bouchard Transportation, on... More
Vessel Inspection Within Limits of Discovery Order
Plaintiff was allegedly exposed to toxic gas and suffered a resultant injury while working aboard Employer’s vessel. He filed suit against his employer under... More
Update: Petitioner Briefs for “Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach” are Online at SCOTUSBlog
Earlier this year, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in what will undoubtedly be the year’s most important maritime opinion. In Lozman v. City of... More
Legally a Wife But Not Legally Entitled to Benefits
The deceased, a foreign national, married his first wife and with her had four children, who are now adults. He then moved to the... More
More on Cell Phone Use in the Maritime Industry
Making headlines recently was the multi-million dollar settlement of the death and injury claims arising out of the July 7, 2010 collision of the... More
Third Circuit Affirms Denial of Longshore Benefits
Claimant alleged that he injured his wrist and then, in a second incident, his shoulder, spine and back. He returned to work after each... More
DOL Issues Preliminary National Average Weekly Wage Estimates for 10/01/2012
The Department of Labor issued its preliminary estimates for the National Average Weekly Wage change going into effect on October 1, 2012. National Average... More