Rendings

Companies involved in the marine industry face unique challenges caused by unforeseeable accidents, human error, catastrophic weather, and a myriad of intersecting regulations and laws.

Rendigs' admiralty attorneys assist maritime clients in a wide range of legal and business situations. Our work spans virtually all types of maritime matters relative to commercial vessels, pleasure vessels, shipyards, terminals, maritime employment, and marine insurance.

Accidents are inherent in maritime commerce and immediate investigation is the key to appropriate handling. Drawing on our national experience, we can quickly investigate the circumstances of a maritime incident and determine the best available course of action. Our admiralty team is experienced in defending clients against a wide array of personal injury claims including those arising under general maritime law, the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. Our attorneys have experience in collision and allision cases, defense of major personal injury and wrongful death claims, marine product liability claims, insurance coverage issues, claims arising under environmental protection laws, cargo loss and damage claims, and subrogation claims. Our litigators have extensive litigation experience in state and federal courts throughout the country.

Our admiralty practice group routinely handles matters involving:

• Jones Act and Longshore matters
• Rapid response to severe accidents anywhere on the inland waterways, including Coast Guard investigation and citation
• Property damage and personal injury claims involving vessel collisions and allisions
• Guidance and representation on all state and federal environmental issues including spills, Clean Water Act compliance, and Qui Tam claims
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineering permits
• Defense of cargo loss and damage cases
• Assistance in drafting emergency response plans (for employers), tariffs and bills of lading, and inland marine policies (for insurance companies)
• Coast Guard hearings

Drawing on practical experience and knowledge of this complex body of law, Rendigs’ attorneys are ready to counsel and advise on the various legal challenges that arise on our nation’s waterways. Please contact us if we can help you achieve your business goals.