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Maritime Law
Maritime Law Highlights
- Maritime refers to the sea or ocean, sailors or sailing and maritime laws protect injured workers and passengers.
- Common maritime accidents include: back injuries, slip and fall accidents, and other injuries caused by cargo. In some circumstances these accidents can even result in death.
About Maritime Law
Typically when an accident occurs either state or federal law will govern. When accidents occur at sea, federal maritime law governs. In particular, there are two acts that govern these accidents. These acts, the Merchant Marine Act (also called the Jones Act) and the Harbor Workers' Compensation Act provide for compensation for injured workers and passengers.
Injured maritime and dock workers are entitled to compensation for time they are off work due to their injuries. These laws also ensure that injured workers receive the costs of their medication, physical therapy, living expenses, and job training for a new career when necessary.
If you or a loved one has been injured on or near a boat, whether on the job or as a passenger, you may entitled to a cash settlement. Please complete the form and one of our attorneys will contact you, or call 1-800-LAW-FIRM now.
In addition to protecting injured employees, these laws also protect passengers who are injured. Whether a passenger on a cruise ship, recreational boat or other vessel if the ship is maintained poorly the owners may be liable for injuries suffered while on board. For example, if a boat owner is negligent or careless in maintaining their vessel, an injured passenger or worker may be able to recover compensation for their injuries under federal maritime laws.
