Maritime Injury Claims
Maritime work includes some of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Serious injuries and wrongful death are all too common. To recover the compensation they need, however, maritime workers usually need the help of an attorney.At Gross & Schuster, P.A., we have an of-counsel relationship with experienced maritime law specialist Scott Silbert to help injured workers get compensation and benefits. With his experience, he can quickly assess your case and make sure your rights are protected.
To schedule a free consultation with our Pensacola maritime injury claims lawyers, please call one of our offices or contact us online.
Get The Compensation You Deserve After An Injury
Some of the most common types of injuries suffered by maritime workers include:
● Hand and finger injuries
● Shoulder, elbow and knee injuries
● Neck and back injuries
● Spinal cord injuries
● Fractures and amputations
● Brain injuries
● Burns
● Drowning
Due to the physical nature of maritime work, even a minor injury can keep you from working for weeks or months. If you are permanently disabled, you will need additional compensation.
Depending on the type of work and/or vessel involved, maritime workers may have options for recovering compensation for their injuries:
● The Jones Act provides compensation and benefits for injured seamen. It covers medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
● Injured longshore and harbor workers can submit claims under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). This includes workers on piers, docks, shipyards and harbors, such as ship builders and repairmen, forklift operators, stevedores and crane operators. The LHWCA provides compensation for lost wages and medical benefits.
●Injured maritime workers have the right to maintenance and cure if their job causes illness or injury.
Contact Our Florida At-Sea Injury Lawyers: We Make You Our Focus
For a free consultation, please call 850-434-3333 (Pensacola and Milton), 850-244-7191 (Fort Walton Beach and Navarre), 850-932-7969 (Gulf Breeze) or 850-682-3000 (Crestview).
