Maritime Lawsuit

Should you File a Maritime Lawsuit?

Being injured on the job can mean that you have a legal right to file a claim against your employer. This is the case for maritime workers as well. As a result of the United States Congress' passing of the Jones Act, injured seamen now have a set of rather complex rules that dictate what legal rights they have and how exactly they are protected. So the question is, "Do you have a legal case that warrants a maritime lawsuit?"

If your injury was caused because your employer did not provide you with a safe work area, then you may have a case. You need to be able to prove employer negligence to proceed to the filing of a maritime lawsuit. Understand that in some cases, liability may fall on the owner of the ship. In order to determine if you have a maritime claim, you need to consult with an attorney.

Maritime law is a very complicated area of law. We suggest that you complete the following questionnaire just to get started. It may help you and your attorneys realize if you have a maritime lawsuit or not.

Quick Questionnaire

• What job were you doing when you were injured?
• Was it a new job?
• Did you work on any machinery?
• What was the condition of your work area?
• How long was the shift you were on?
• Who else was working with you?
• Did you file an incident or accident report?
• Did you report the injury to your employer?
• What medical treatment have you obtained?
• What is your current health condition?
• How much work have you missed?
• Are you able to work at the same capacity as before your injury?

We understand that you may have a tremendous financial burden building from medical bills. Work with an attorney and explain what you need and how you have been affected by your injury. Be open and be honest.

At Williams Kherkher we have attorneys that can help with your potential maritime lawsuit. You have a time limit to file your claim which varies. It can be anywhere from one year from the date of injury to three years. We can assist with filing your claim and before that, determining how this statute of limitations rule applies to your case. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation. We look forward to working with you and helping your situation get better.