Maritime Accidents...
Florida Maritime Lawyers
Many people who suffer an injury at sea are covered by a special set of
laws known as "maritime law." Maritime law (also called admiralty)
applies to offshore laborers and other members of maritime industries. It
allows families to get compensation for accidents that cause serious
injuries and wrongful deaths.
The Florida maritime lawyers of Howard S. Grossman, P.A. regularly help
people who have suffered offshore accidents. We offer free initial
consultations with our maritime attorneys, and if we take your case, we will
charge no attorneys' fees or costs until you get compensation.
Maritime Injury Law
Maritime injury law applies specifically to people injured while working at
their jobs. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury at sea while
engaging in some form of recreation, please see our boating accidents
page.
Jones Act
The Jones Act (sometimes called the "Merchant Marine Act") applies to
injuries caused by negligence that are suffered by sailors and other
off-shore laborers. It gives the right to compensation for medical bills, loss
of earning capacity, and any wages lost while recuperating. If you have
suffered a catastrophic injury that has made you completely unable to
work, you are entitled to lifelong compensation for treatments, therapies,
and lost wages.
The Longshore and Harbor Workers Act
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Act covers a different group of
maritime workers. The Jones Act covers seamen who work aboard
seagoing vessels as part of the crew. This Act was passed by the federal
government and was written to protect crews who work on any vessel that
carries the U.S. flag. The Jones Act also applies to off-shore workers and
crews of any vessel using an inland waterway. The Longshore and Harbor
Workers Act, as the name implies, covers maritime workers who work on
land; longshoremen, harbor workers, ship loaders, builders of ships over
55 tons, etc.
Of course, other laws can also apply to maritime injury cases. If a
defective machine or other product was at fault, a Florida maritime lawyer
can make a product liability claim. If your employer was not at fault, but
another sub-contractor was, a third-party claim may necessary.
Contact Us
If you are confused by the many legal issues that may be at play in your
case, do not worry. Let our experienced maritime lawyers speak with you
in a free consultation, analyze your situation, and explain how the law
affects you. Contact our attorneys today at 1-877-SEE-JUSTICE or click
here to send us an e-mail.
Florida Maritime Lawyers
Many people who suffer an injury at sea are covered by a special set of
laws known as "maritime law." Maritime law (also called admiralty)
applies to offshore laborers and other members of maritime industries. It
allows families to get compensation for accidents that cause serious
injuries and wrongful deaths.
The Florida maritime lawyers of Howard S. Grossman, P.A. regularly help
people who have suffered offshore accidents. We offer free initial
consultations with our maritime attorneys, and if we take your case, we will
charge no attorneys' fees or costs until you get compensation.
Maritime Injury Law
Maritime injury law applies specifically to people injured while working at
their jobs. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury at sea while
engaging in some form of recreation, please see our boating accidents
page.
Jones Act
The Jones Act (sometimes called the "Merchant Marine Act") applies to
injuries caused by negligence that are suffered by sailors and other
off-shore laborers. It gives the right to compensation for medical bills, loss
of earning capacity, and any wages lost while recuperating. If you have
suffered a catastrophic injury that has made you completely unable to
work, you are entitled to lifelong compensation for treatments, therapies,
and lost wages.
The Longshore and Harbor Workers Act
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Act covers a different group of
maritime workers. The Jones Act covers seamen who work aboard
seagoing vessels as part of the crew. This Act was passed by the federal
government and was written to protect crews who work on any vessel that
carries the U.S. flag. The Jones Act also applies to off-shore workers and
crews of any vessel using an inland waterway. The Longshore and Harbor
Workers Act, as the name implies, covers maritime workers who work on
land; longshoremen, harbor workers, ship loaders, builders of ships over
55 tons, etc.
Of course, other laws can also apply to maritime injury cases. If a
defective machine or other product was at fault, a Florida maritime lawyer
can make a product liability claim. If your employer was not at fault, but
another sub-contractor was, a third-party claim may necessary.
Contact Us
If you are confused by the many legal issues that may be at play in your
case, do not worry. Let our experienced maritime lawyers speak with you
in a free consultation, analyze your situation, and explain how the law
affects you. Contact our attorneys today at 1-877-SEE-JUSTICE or click
here to send us an e-mail.
Howard S. Grossman, P.A.
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| Florida maritime lawyers at Howard S. Grossman, P.A. understand admiralty and maritime law. Our lawyer Timothy Nies and senior attorney Howard Grossman regularly litigate cases of marine injuries sustained on boats, ships, cruise ships and other vessels. Our law firm represents working seamen, recreational boaters, boaters, cruise passengers, longshore and harbor workers, sport and commercial fishermen, offshore oil and gas workers, and anyone else injured on the seas, coastal waterways, or inland navigable waters of the Atlantic Basin, Florida, Cancun, Mexico, Miami, Biscayne Bay, Florida Intracoastal, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Monroe County, Miami-Dade County, Dade County, Miami Beach, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach County, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Martin County, Port Saint Lucie, Stuart and throughout the state of Florida. We speak Spanish and Portuguese. www.bocaratonaccidentattorneys.com, www.pompanobeachpersonalinjurylawyers.com, www.boyntonbeachpersonalinjurylawyers.com, www.howardsgrossmanpa.com, www.cruiseshipinjurylawfirm.com www.floridaconstructioninjurylawyers.com |
TIMOTHY C. NIES, ESQ.
Howard S. Grossman, P.A.
1098 N.W. Boca Raton Boulevard
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Toll-free: 877-733-5878
Phone: 561-208-5585
Fax: 561-391-1193
E-mail: Click here
Howard S. Grossman, P.A.
1098 N.W. Boca Raton Boulevard
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Toll-free: 877-733-5878
Phone: 561-208-5585
Fax: 561-391-1193
E-mail: Click here