Maritime Law
Unfortunately, maritime injuries are not uncommon in the state of Florida. Our maritime injury attorneys represent all those who have been injured while at sea. Some of the most common maritime injuries include:
- Workboat injuries
- Tanker or cargo ship injuries
- Offshore rig injuries
- Tugboat and barge injuries
- Inland marine injuries
- Ferry or water taxi injuries
- International maritime injuries
- Dockworker injuries
- Cruise ship and commercial vessel injuries
- Scuba diving accidents
If you have been injured while at sea, do not hesitate to call our maritime lawyers at Gordon & Doner for a free and confidential case evaluation. We feel that all those who have been injured on the water, whether as a marine worker or as a passenger on a commercial vessel, are entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.
Types of Maritime Injury Claims
Maritime law can become very complex. Our experienced maritime injury attorneys are well-versed in the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and the Death on the High Seas Act as well as general maritime injury claims. Contact us today if you have suffered an injury while on the water to explore your legal options.
Jones Act
Also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, the Jones Act is a federal statute that allows an injured sailor who spends more than 30 percent of his or her time in service on a sea-faring vessel to make claims and collect compensation from his or her employers for negligence.
Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act extends coverage to workers who have been injured but are not eligible to seek compensation under the Jones Act. This includes dock workers, outer continental shelf workers and U.S. government contractors working in foreign countries.
Death on the High Seas Act
Originally intended to allow dependents of seamen who died at sea due to another’s negligence, this act has since extended to include wrongful death claims caused by airplane accidents over water that occur beyond U.S. waters.
Whether you have been injured while working on a boat; while using a personal watercraft; or while on a cruise ship; our maritime lawyers can help you. An accident can happen in an instant but the effects from an injury can last a lifetime. If you were injured due to the negligence of another, contact the personal injury lawyers at Gordon and Doner today to see if you may have a claim.
