Maritime accidents are overseen by admiralty and maritime law in the United States, if within U.S. territory. Cases brought in admiralty stay within the sole jurisdiction of U.S. federal courts but, various lawsuits involving disruptions in maritime practice, may be taken to either state or federal court. However, lawsuits for damage to a ship's cargo or seamen, accidents or wake damage, and maritime pollution may be taken to state or federal court by way of the savings to suitor's clause. Admiralty and maritime law in the United States may be difficult to fully understand without the guidance of a lawyer.