By Jad J. Stepp, In News, 0 Comments On Tuesday, March 24, residents of Houston were ordered to stay at home to curb the ongoing spread of COVID-19. The Stay at Home, Work Safe Order was given by Harris County Judge Lina...
The Conception Dive Boat Lawsuit – What You Need to Know about Truth Aquatics Legal Filing to Limit Their Liability
September 13, 2019
By Jad J. Stepp, In Maritime Law, 0 Comments Any claims that are not filed appropriately within the deadline period will be barred. The Owners of the dive boat CONCEPTION filed what is known as a Limitation of Liability Act...
An Analysis of the NTSB’s Preliminary Report on the CONCEPTION Tragedy
September 12, 2019
By Jad J. Stepp, In Maritime Law, 0 Comments This morning, September 12, 2019, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued its Preliminary Report regarding the major marine casualty involving the tragic, deadly...
Criminal Probes and Boat Accidents – What Does it Mean?
September 11, 2019
By Jad J. Stepp, In Maritime Law, 0 Comments What happens when a criminal probe is launched into a boat accident, and what does it mean for you if you were injured in that accident. These are questions many people have after...
What is a Limitation of Liability Act filing?
September 11, 2019
By Jad J. Stepp, In Maritime Law, 0 Comments Recently, the Owners of the dive boat CONCEPTION filed what is known as a Limitation of Liability Act lawsuit as a result of a catastrophic fire onboard.[1] The questions most...