The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, has several purposes, and one is to help protect and compensate maritime workers who suffer serious injuries while working at sea. These workers otherwise lack maritime law protections, so the Jones Act...
Month: December 2021
Consuming alcohol while boating
Many boaters bring alcohol when they take their boat out on a lake or river. While South Carolina does not prohibit the consumption of alcohol while operating a boat, it is illegal to do so under the influence of alcohol. Here is what boaters need to know about...
