"There's always the possibility of claims when there's a casualty," said Martin Davies, the director of the Maritime Law Center at Tulane University School of Law. But based on what is currently known about the incident, Davies said it is "unlikely that any claims would succeed." He highlighted the challenge of establishing negligence in the unfortunate event, reinforcing that absent clear fault, claims would lack merit.
Michael Sturley, an expert in maritime law and professor at the University of Texas at Austin's School of Law, concurred with Davies, stating, "Based on what we know now, I would not be optimistic about the chances for any claims." He acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the situation but emphasized the need to establish negligence for any potential legal action.
Davies explained the legal landscape further, stating, "Under English law, they'd have to prove fault and I don't think there's much prospect of anyone proving fault." He indicated that the suddenness of the storm complicates liability claims, as bad weather at sea is an expected hazard for maritime operators.
Despite the challenges in establishing liability, Davies noted, "Bad weather at sea is not at all unexpected, which is why you can't just simply say bad weather and hope to get off the hook." This emphasizes the complexities involved in legal claims following maritime tragedies.
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