Maritime Lawsuit

What to Remember Regarding your Maritime Lawsuit

All working environments should be safe regardless of what your line of work is. We need to depend on our employers to ensure that this will be the case. But this is not always what happens. In fact, someone's environment can be so poor that it causes serious injury or even death. Many times the injury is caused by the negligence of the employer or in cases where the injury occurs on a ship, the ship or vessel's owner.

If you have been injured, you may be entitled to compensation and coverage of medical bills or recovery of lost wages. You need to consult with a maritime attorney who is able to determine if you have a potential maritime lawsuit.

The attorneys at Williams Kherkher have an understanding of maritime lawsuits. Below is a brief checklist for your use if you have been injured while working at sea:

• Report your injury to your manager as soon as possible. Be sure to explain the details of the injury including if there was any unsafe condition that existed or machinery/equipment that contributed to your injury.
• Choose an attorney that has in-depth knowledge of the Jones Act and has tried maritime lawsuits before.
• When you obtain medical treatment, choose your own medical professionals, not ones suggested by your employer. We suggest that you use a medical professional that is familiar with your injury and your job and working conditions.
• Talk to any co-workers that were present at the time of the injury. Ask them to write a statement documenting what the conditions were at the time of your injury.

You may be feeling quite overwhelmed with your current situation. Do not hesitate to contact a maritime attorney at Williams Kherkher. There is a statue of limitations to file a claim that will start your maritime lawsuit. This time limit varies state to state and can be anywhere from one year to three years after the date of your injury. We will meet with you for a free consultation to help analyze your case and determine what your best next step should be.