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Admiralty and Maritime Attorney

Admiralty and maritime attorneys handle legal issues that take place on the high seas, lakes, rivers, and other waterways.  These issues are typically a matter of federal law, and they can often involve international law as well.

When might you need an admiralty and maritime attorney?  Well, any incident involving an injury which occurred on the above mentioned waterways should be handled by an attorney skilled in these matters.  

Common Admiralty and Maritime Issues

  • Contracts involving the shipment of cargo (i.e. Importing/exporting goods);
  • Injuries to passengers on cruise liners;
  • Injured industrial fishermen and other ship workers;
  • Boating and jet ski accidents;
  • Issues related to salvaging and discovering treasures;
  • Ownership and licensing requirements for boats;
  • Collisions and other accidents occurring on large vessels;
  • Piracy and hostage issues occurring on various waterways.

International Waterways

Admiralty and maritime attorneys are often quite proficient in the laws and procedures necessary for practicing in the area of international law.  This is helpful due to heavy international traffic traversing the various waterways across the globe. 

If you have experienced some form of injury occurring on a waterway, or if you are transacting some form of business across one of the various waterways, you may benefit by consulting an admiralty and maritime attorney to determine what options are available to you.  As with other lawsuits, most legal claims have a statute of limitations to bring one’s claim.  When this time period runs its course, one’s legal recourse may lapse.

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