What Is The Death On The High Seas Act?

The Death on the High Seas Act or “DOSHA” often applies to maritime personal injury cases when a death occurs more than 3 nautical miles offshore.³⁰

DOSHA claims may be based on intentional conduct, products liability, negligence, or unseaworthiness.

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³⁰46 U.S.C. § 30301 et seq.