Admiralty Lawyer

About Admiralty Law

Admiralty law is a complex set of regulations that deals with business, injuries, and other events that occur at sea. This area can be complicated since international jurisdiction and intricate trade and employment laws also fall under the realm of admiralty law.

If you are a sea worker that has been injured on the job, your rights are covered by admiralty law, also referred to as maritime law. In the past, there was limited protection for the injured sea worker and their families. However, after the passage of the Jones Act, injured workers had legislation that details their rights as well as liability issues.

Seafarers and seamen are in a very unique situation since there job is usually on a ship or vessel and can last for more than 24 hours at a time. That is, a worker can be at sea for days, weeks, or even months at a time. During this period, employers have an obligation to provide safe working condition for their employees. If there is negligence on the part of the employer and/or the ship's owner causing harm to an employee, this employee has a right to hold his employer and/or the vessel's owner accountable.

The Role of an Admiralty Lawyer

An admiralty lawyer deals with cases just like yours. They have the knowledge of how the law will apply to your case since the law on the seas is handled differently than the laws applied to workers on land. With the passing of the Jones Act in 1970, an admiralty lawyer can now refer to this set or regulations in order to prove the liability of the appropriate parties.

With your injury comes possible loss of wages, numerous medical bills and emotional distress. It is important that you contact an admiralty lawyer today. Not only do you have a statute of limitations to file a claim, but also you need to realize what help is available before you become even more overwhelmed. The time constraint you have to file a claim will vary based on your state. It could be one year or up to three years from the date you were injured, or the date in which you discovered you were injured. Speaking with an admiralty lawyer at Williams Kherkher will give you insight on what your time constraint is. Our attorneys are available to you for a free consultation. We believe that to be the best advocate for you, there needs to be a good fit. From our experience, this fit can be determined in our first meeting. We look forward to learning more about your case, and more importantly, finding out how we can help. Contact Williams Kherkher today to schedule your initial consultation.