Admiralty Attorneys

The Complexity of Admiralty Law

If you work at sea and have suffered a work-related injury, your next steps can be critical. Admiralty law, also known as maritime law, is a multifaceted area of law. You need to consult with an attorney in the appropriate area of law, which is an admiralty attorney. When you have been injured at sea, admiralty law will be the primary set of rules and regulations applied to your case, however, personal injury, employment law, as well as workers' compensation law could also come into play.

Being injured on the job takes a pretty heavy toll not only on the injured worker, but perhaps the family as well. Your injury can be so severe that you are unable to get back to work and may actually be out of work for an extended length of time. This being said, compensation for loss of wages and medical expenses is a necessity. The attorney that will have the sufficient knowledge to be able to help you obtain the best outcome would be an admiralty attorney. Admiralty attorneys have in-depth knowledge of the acts and rules that fall under maritime law, but also, if they have experience in trying maritime cases, will have the knowledge or resources they need in other areas of law as mentioned previously.

Working with Admiralty Attorneys

Admiralty attorneys follow legislations as codified in statutes such as the Jones Act. This legislation was written specifically to protect the rights of seafarers and seamen. The Jones Act covers vessel owner liability, injured worker daily allowance, medical benefits compensation and much more. Admiralty attorneys are the best legal advisors for your situation. As mentioned, there may be times when others areas of law may affect your case.

Not Just an Admiralty Case

When you are injured on the job, there is a possibility that the injury was caused by the negligence of your employer. When this is the case and the injury occurs at sea, admiralty law will generally dictate how the case will be handled. The Jones Act is an extension of workers' compensation laws; therefore, actual state workers' compensation laws could also play a role in your case. In addition, in certain cases, depending on multiple factors such as severity of the injury and/or any machinery that was involved could bring personal injury theories into the realm of relevance.

With such a complicated area of law and a limited time to make a decision, you need to contact an attorney today. Williams Kherkher has all the help you will need in order to understand your rights. Our admiralty attorneys are available for a free consultation and look forward to helping you decide on a proper course of action. Contact us today.