Injuries which occur as a result of maritime activities are governed by a distinct body of law known as admiralty or maritime law. Individuals who work in the offshore maritime trade industry and who are injured in accidents on oil rigs, vessels and other maritime locations need attorneys who understand the maritime laws which are applicable to their claims.
Under general maritime law, injured seamen are entitled to maintenance and cure if the seaman was injured in the course of his or her service to the vessel. Additionally, general maritime law provides that a maritime employee may also be entitled to recover damages against his employer if he or she has been injured as a result of his employer's failure to provide a seaworthy vessel.
Pursuant to the Jones Act, an injured maritime employee may have a right of recovery against his or her employer if the employee's injury is caused by the employer's negligence.
Lawyers Who Practice Maritime Law
The attorneys at Wilson, Bowling & McKinney have handled personal injury cases governed by maritime law for over 20 years, including cases which fall under the federal Jones Act. The firm's maritime law practice is focused on helping individuals who have been injured working in maritime locations such as:
- Oil rigs
- Barges
- Ferries
- Cargo vessels
The attorneys at Wilson, Bowling & McKinney can help injured maritime employees determine whether they have a Jones Act or other type of maritime compensation claim. Additionally, the firm can handle maritime cases involving recreational watercraft accidents.
Contact Wilson, Bowling & McKinney
The law firm of Wilson, Bowling & McKinney is equipped to handle the most difficult cases involving serious and catastrophic maritime injuries. Contact the firm online or by telephone at 877-757-3539 to speak with one of the firm's attorneys. The firm's main office is conveniently located on Place St. Charles in the center of Downtown New Orleans. This location is in close proximity with the federal and state courthouses where many of the firm's cases are pending. The firm is prepared to handle maritime and Jones Act cases throughout the states of Louisiana and Mississippi.
