Maritime law also known as the naval and law is a set of principles governing the accidents, incidents,and other aspects of the trade and transportation. The people who work on ships and longshoremenwho worked in docks and shipyards can be covered under maritime law in case of a malfunction.
Because the law of the sea have evolved from the early days of the shipping industry, any lawyers who practice maritime law has a unique understanding of precedents and principles that have governedthe river water in the past year. Any injury incurred on the river water was resolved through the practice of maritime law.
Lawyers specializing in the law of the sea at Layfield & Wallace has a deep understanding of the rulesand procedures governing the maritime accidents and injuries. We specialize in cases related to theJones Act.
Jones Act
When laborers working on the train was hurt, they can not filed workers compensation claims.Instead, they usually be covered by the Jones Act or a similar act. Jones Act include those who areconsidered to be a sailor. A sailor is defined as anyone who wanted to work on a ship. The important thing to note is that the oil rig and the casino barge was not considered, and the people who workedon them were not covered under the Act. Any sailor who spent at least 30% of their time working on aship in the coverage.
The Jones Act allows for a sailor to sue an employer for negligence during the work. The doctor alsocan sue the owner of a ship under the Act. Finally, he has the right to "maintenance and repair" or compensation for his injury, regardless of responsibility. Maintenance and cure typically includingboarding expenses a injured sailors, medical expenses and living costs during the rehabilitationprocess, among other aspects.
Each employer and vessel owner responsible maritime provides the crew with a safe workingenvironment and to maintain the ship. A wounded sailor was able to prove the two above conditionsare not met and directly lead to trauma can be compensated under the law. The wounded need onlyprove negligence played a small role in the accident or injury to be eligible to be compensated.
Find the right lawyer
When it comes to maritime law, you can't rely on the services of any just personal injury lawyer. Youwill need a lawyer that has experience with the construction and application of the maritime law casesto warrant compensation. Layfield & Wallace lawyers specializing in maritime law and Jones Act out the train can be a difficult environment to live and work in. We are ready to help you and your familysecure the compensation you are entitled by law to achieve an optimal recovery.
When we accept a case in maritime law, we always start with an independent investigation of the cause of the accident. By looking at all the evidence, we can create a complete picture of your injuriesand accidents and ensure the compensation you need to move on with your life.
Some sailors may fear they will lose their jobs if they pursued legal action against an employer. Wecan give you peace of mind, so you can move forward with a case. Contact us today for a free casereview and more information on the law of the sea.
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