46 U.S.C. § 30302 — Cause of action

submitted 20 years ago by Pub. L. 109-304 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 66 words · no verdicts yet

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If someone dies from a wrongful act, neglect, or fault that happens more than 3 nautical miles off the U.S. shore, their personal representative can sue the responsible person or vessel in admiralty court. The lawsuit only benefits the decedent's spouse, parent, child, or dependent relative.

This section applies when a person dies because of a wrongful act, neglect, or default that happens on the high seas, more than 3 nautical miles from the U.S. shore. In that case, the decedent's personal representative may bring a civil lawsuit in admiralty court against the person or vessel responsible for the death. The lawsuit exists only for the benefit of the decedent's spouse, parent, child, or dependent relative — no one else can collect from it.

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When the death of an individual is caused by wrongful act, neglect, or default occurring on the high seas beyond 3 nautical miles from the shore of the United States, the personal representative of the decedent may bring a civil action in admiralty against the person or vessel responsible. The action shall be for the exclusive benefit of the decedent’s spouse, parent, child, or dependent relative.

Source credit: (Pub. L. 109–304, § 6(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1511.)

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2006Enacted · Pub. L. 109-304 · 120 Stat. 1511

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