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Your personal injury lawyer can help you calculate your recoverable damages, which may include:

  • Medical Bills
  • Income Loss
  • Property Damage
  • Pain & Suffering
  • Emotional Distress
  • Lasting Disfigurement
What Kind of Lawyer Should I Hire For my Maritime Injury Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one got hurt in a maritime accident, you may be looking into what kind of lawyer you should hire for your maritime injury lawsuit. While maritime injury claims generally fall under personal injury law, you should look for an attorney who understands the intricacies of maritime law and has a track record of dealing with maritime injury claims.

Specifically, the kind of lawyer you hire for a maritime injury lawsuit should have comprehensive knowledge of general maritime law and the Jones Act. This federal law provides legal rights to those injured or killed on the high seas. Depending on your specific claim, you may wish to ask your lawyer whether they have knowledge in other maritime laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

  • The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)
  • The Death on the High Seas Act

Which Damages are Available in a Maritime Injury Lawsuit?

Maritime injury claims can differ from personal injury claims on land.

Maritime Workers

Those working in the maritime industry generally are unable to file workers’ compensation claims. However, workers on the high seas are entitled to benefits, such as maintenance payments and medical care when they suffer an injury at work. Under the Jones Act, an injured worker or the family of a deceased worker could recover various damages, including:

  • Lost income and lost future income
  • Medical bills and future medical bills
  • Disfigurement
  • Limb loss
  • Lost earning capacity
  • Mental and physical anguish

Compensation will depend on the severity and permanence of a victim’s injuries and other circumstances of their accident. It also could include additional damages.

Cruise Ship Passengers

If you suffered injuries while on a recreational vessel, you may also wish to hire a lawyer with a track record of handling cases involving maritime laws and regulations. Passengers could potentially file a personal injury lawsuit against a vessel owner if their injury occurred due to a hazard on the vessel or crew negligence, for instance.

If you are a passenger looking for legal recourse, you should contact a maritime injury lawyer as soon as possible. Cruise ship passengers may face a short time frame for filing a lawsuit, depending on the limitations they agreed to when booking the cruise.

Passengers can find the details of these limitations on their ticket or by contacting the cruise line. However, in some instances, a dedicated maritime lawyer could help victims file a lawsuit, even after the time limit has run out.

Choosing the Right Lawyer for Your Maritime Injury Claim

Finding the right lawyer will require some research. However, a maritime attorney can help you see a claim through from beginning to end and take a weight off your shoulders. They can:

  • Help you file and track insurance claims
  • Handle the paperwork for your lawsuit
  • Negotiate for a settlement on your behalf
  • Represent you at court

A lawyer will also aim to calculate your damages correctly and gather the necessary evidence proving the at-fault party’s negligence.

What to Expect at the Initial Consultation

Many personal injury law firms and attorneys offer free consultations to assess your claim and offer you the opportunity to get to know the firm or attorney. When you are thinking of hiring a lawyer to represent you in a maritime injury claim, make sure you attend a free consultation before making any decisions. You will want to be prepared with a set of important questions that you can ask the attorney or firm, for example:

  • What is your track record with maritime injury claims?
  • Do you work on a “no-win-no-fee” basis, or do you charge an attorney’s fee upfront?
  • Has your firm won maritime injury claims at trial?
  • What are your fees if you win a claim?

You may also wish to pay attention to your feelings during the consultation. Do you feel positive after talking to the attorney, and did they listen to your questions and concerns? If the maritime injury lawyer or member of their team seemed unenthusiastic or brushed over your questions during your meeting with them, they may not be the right lawyer for you.

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Can Protect Your Rights and Fight for Your Due

When individuals experience an accident and injury on the high seas, they will have a lot on their plate and could struggle to get what they deserve. Standing up against powerful corporations and vessel owners and their teams of lawyers can be intimidating and stressful.

However, you do not have to struggle with getting justice on your own. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can be there for you every step of the way, fighting for your rights and the compensation you deserve.

We can help to gather the evidence needed for your claim and build a comprehensive case against the at-fault party. If your claim goes to trial, we can represent you aggressively.

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Maritime Injury FAQ:
What Laws Protect Maritime Workers? What Laws Protect Maritime Workers?

The laws that protect maritime workers injured on the job include: The Maritime Marine Act of 1920, known as the Jones Act The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) The doctrine of

What Is Jones Act Coverage? What Is Jones Act Coverage?

Jones Act coverage allows workers who suffer maritime injuries to pursue compensation for on-the-job injuries. This coverage is an alternative to worker's compensation, something typically not

What is General Maritime Law? What is General Maritime Law?

General maritime law is a type of federal common law that governs most accidents that happen at sea. It covers more injury victims than the Jones Act, which is limited to offshore and seamen who

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