Maritime Attorney

Maritime Attorneys and Maritime Law

Injuries on the high seas require an attorney with thorough insight of maritime law. Maritime law refers to the rules and regulations for events taking place off the coast. There are many rules that are covered under maritime law including legislation like the Jones Act. A maritime attorney is an attorney that knows these laws. They understand how to apply them to just about any occurrence taking place off the coast.

If you plan to take legal action then you will want to work with a maritime attorney. Depending on your injury, you may also need an attorney with knowledge regarding other areas of law. Leave it to your maritime attorney to determine what other areas of law will be part of your lawsuit, if any.

Selecting an attorney may be a challenge. We suggest that you first meet with each attorney you are considering. At this initial consultation, you need to ask multiple questions such as attorney's fees, experience, background and bar record. Do not be shy to ask about anything that is on your mind. This area is quite complex but also is quite stressful. A job-related injury can impact not just the injured worker but the family as well. Maritime attorneys understand this. They want to help you recover lost wages, medical bill reimbursement and other areas of compensation. This initial consultation is important, so maximize this opportunity. At Williams Kherkher, we will schedule a free initial consultation. The last thing we want to do is add to your pile of bills.

Compensation and Recovery

Until you have met with a maritime attorney, it will be difficult to really know what type of compensation and/or recovery you are legally able to pursue. Liability is sometimes a hard issue to determine, and thus, once this question is answered, you will then have an idea of what you may be able to receive. According to the Jones Act, liability could fall on an employer, a vessel or ship owner or both. The maritime attorney will use the Jones Act to further understand what other factors will affect your compensation recovery.

Instead of all this guess work, contact a maritime attorney today. An attorney can advise you of your legal rights. They can also advise you on what you need to do to prepare if you decide to file a maritime lawsuit. Contact Williams Kherkher for further information on filing your maritime claim.