Practice Areas / Maritime Injuries
Maritime Injury Lawyer
Maritime workers are protected by special laws that most lawyers rarely handle. If you were hurt working on a vessel, dock, or other maritime setting, we pursue your rights under the Jones Act and general maritime law. No fee unless we win.
Maritime law is different, and it matters who handles your case.
Workers on the water are not covered by ordinary workers’ compensation. Instead, laws like the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act provide important protections, but they come with their own rules and deadlines. We understand these laws and use them to pursue the full recovery maritime workers are owed.
Maritime cases we handle
- Jones Act claims for injured seamen.
- Unseaworthiness claims against vessel owners.
- Maintenance and cure disputes.
- Dock and harbor worker injuries under the Longshore Act.
- Barge, tug, and commercial vessel injuries.
What the Jones Act provides
The Jones Act allows a qualifying seaman injured by an employer’s negligence to recover damages that go well beyond ordinary workers’ compensation. Determining whether you qualify and which law applies is a critical early step, and the deadlines are strict. We evaluate your status and move to protect your claim.
Frequently asked questions
Am I covered by the Jones Act?
Is a maritime claim the same as workers’ comp?
What does a maritime injury lawyer cost?
How long do I have to file?
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Hurt and not sure where to turn? Tell us what happened.
The consultation is free, and you pay no fee unless we win. Call now or send us a short description of what happened.
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