I was injured while working on a boat at sea. What are my rights?

Other Admiralty/Maritime FAQs

• Q: What is admiralty and maritime law?
  A: Admiralty and maritime law are specific areas of law that regulate accidents and injuries of sea crew and passengers on ships, yachts and recreational boats.  More
• Q: What are my rights if I'm injured while on a cruise?
  A: If you have been injured on a cruise ship, you have important legal rights.  Common injuries on cruise ships include food poisoning, assault by crew members or … More
• Q: Is My Vessel Seaworthy?
  A: Maritime employers have a duty to provide their employees with a seaworthy vessel. A ship is considered to be seaworthy if it is suitable for all aspects of the … More
• Q: Who is Liable If I am Hurt on an Unseaworthy Vessel?
  A: Maritime employers are responsible for providing their employees with a seaworthy vessel on which to work. If a vessel is unseaworthy, meaning that it is not suitable … More
• Q: What responsibilities do Maritime Employers Have to Keep Employees Safe?
  A:   While maritime employers cannot protect their employees from all of the dangers of working on the high seas, there are precautions that employers must take to … More
• Q: What are the Most Common Injuries on a Cruise Ship and When is the Cruise Ship Company Liable?
  A: There are many different ways in which a passenger can get hurt on a cruise ship. Contagious diseases and food poisoning are common types of injuries due to the … More
• Q: What is the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program and How Does it Apply to Cruise Ships?
  A: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is given the authority to run the Vessel Sanitation Program in the federal Public Health Service Act. The … More
• Q: What Happens When a Seaman Dies at Sea?
  A: The death of a professional seaman on the high seas is a tragedy. Families suffer from both emotional and financial losses. While federal law cannot undo the … More
• Q: What Laws Apply to the Safety of Offshore Oil and Gas Rig Workers?
  A: Oil and gas rig workers, like other maritime employees have the right to fair working conditions where appropriate safety measures are taken despite the dangerous … More
• Q: Commercial Fishing is One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in America: How does the Law Protect Workers and Their Families?
  A: The federal Jones Act may provide damages to a commercial fisherman who is hurt during the course of his employment. In order to recover damages pursuant to the Jones … More