Admiralty Attorney

How to Proceed if Injured at Sea

If you have a work-related injury that occurred while you were on a job off the coast, you need an admiralty attorney. Admiralty attorneys practice admiralty law, also referred to as maritime law. This area of law is quite complex since it includes legislation that was written decades ago and is constantly being modified.

Being injured can be quite overwhelming since if affects not only you but your whole family emotionally, financially and physically. But there is now protection for workers injured while at sea. With the passing of statutes such as the Jones Act, injured workers now have the ability to seek compensation for missed work and medical bills. Employers have the responsibility to provide their employees with a safe working environment. This is responsibility is not limited to just employers but also vessel owners. These owners are required to provide a ship that is "seaworthy" and can be found liable if their vessel is not.

Your next step is to consult with an admiralty attorney, but before you do that, we highly suggest you do not neglect getting all of the medical attention you need. Be sure to only see a medical professional of your choosing. The medical professional that your employer recommends may have been directed to focus only on getting you back to work. Be sure to document all your medical visits and treatments. You should also document any information you think would be useful to understand what events lead up to your injury. This could include what coworkers were present at the time of the injury, what machinery you were using (if applicable), what area of the vessel you were working in, witness names and their contact information and any and all other information you deem relevant.

Your next step while seeking medical attention and collecting documentation should be to contact an admiralty attorney. You need to contact an attorney that has understands the intricacies and also the realities of litigation. That's exactly what you'll get with an admiralty attorney at Williams Kherkher. We are not afraid to go to trial. We will also work directly with your employer, your insurance company or whatever party needs to be held liable for your injury. We can pursue several remedies for you that the law provides for, including compensation for your lost wages and/or medical benefits to take care of past, current and future medical expenses.

Contact an admiralty attorney at Williams Kherkher today. We are available for a free consultation and look forward to the opportunity to be your advocate.