After a serious accident aboard a vessel, injured workers often hear two different legal terms thrown around: a Jones Act negligence claim and an unseaworthiness claim. While they can arise

When Does a Complaint “Relate Back” in a Car-Motorcycle Accident? In a Georgia personal injury action arising out of an automobile–motorcycle collision, the plaintiff appealed from the grant of summary

After a serious maritime accident, one of the first defenses some employers and their insurance companies raise is that the injured worker was an independent contractor rather than a seaman.

Exactly When is an Auto Accident Settlement Offer Accepted? An appeal arose out of a January 2022 motor vehicle collision between two motorists—the accident victim (the plaintiff) and State Farm’s

What Maritime Injury Victims Need to Know If you or a loved one suffered a severe injury while working on a vessel, barge, tugboat, or offshore rig, you are likely

Is a Homeowner Liable for a Drunk Driving Accident When the Driver Supplies the Liquor? An auto accident victim filed a complaint for damages against a property owner, III, alleging