The ABC's Of Oregon Maritime Law

Oregon maritime law can be confusing but there are some things that can help you decipher this highly specialized area of the law. The ABC's of Oregon maritime law will help you get started by giving you a basic understanding of the law and how it works.

A is for Act, The Jones Act that is. The Jones Act was first passed by Congress in 1920. The Jones Act is a rather straight forward set of rules that help form Oregon maritime law. The Jones Act is not long but there are many Court opinions in place to interpret the provision and these can be very confusing.

B is for Beware. Beware of thinking that any attorney can handle Oregon maritime law cases. The interpretations of the Jones Act along with the statutes, and case laws are hundreds of years old. You will not want to have a tax attorney handling your Oregon maritime law case. Look for an attorney who has training and experience in this area of the law if you want the best representation.

C is for Contributions. The Jones Act is in place to be a formal and legal way to recognize the contributions of offshore workers. These people often work in dangerous situations and they strive to make sure that maritime commerce flows smoothly. They help assure that oil production in the Gulf of Mexico and in other places keeps going and these workers also provide services so ships and other vessels can make port as safely as possible.

If you have a case that falls into the area of Oregon maritime law you should seek the professional services of an Oregon maritime attorney.

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