Report the injury. Complete an incident report. Make sure the information contained in the incident report is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Do NOT sign a blank incident report or one completed by a company official. If your job is threatened because of your refusal to sign a blank report or [...]
Jones Act Seamen can sue their employer for work-related injuries caused by the employer’s negligence. Qualifying as a Jones Act Seaman can greatly increase your rights to recovery of damages for an injury related to your maritime employment. To qualify as a seaman under the Jones act you must have a substantial connection to a [...]
Yes, if your injury was caused by the fault or negligence of another person who is not a co-employee and it occurred on navigable waters then you may have a claim under general maritime law. If your injury arises out of your employment and was caused by your fault or the fault of a co-employee [...]
Our fees are contingent upon recovering for you. If we do not make a recovery on your behalf, then you do not owe us any fees. If we make a recovery on your behalf, then our fee is a percentage of the gross amounts recovered on your behalf. It is simple, we win and we [...]
No. We provide a free case evaluation so that you can make an informed decision about your case.
If you were injured in an accident as a result of the fault of another then you may recover damages which include pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, mental anguish, wage loss, loss of earning capacity, past medical expenses and future medical expenses. All of these damages will be unique to you and [...]
As long as it takes to obtain the best possible result. Remember, if it is worth doing, it is worth doing right.
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