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MARITIME LAW
Working on a seagoing vessel is one of the most hazardous jobs a person can do. Fortunately, there are remedies available under maritime law for injured workers and their families. Schroeter Goldmark & Bender's maritime lawyers will identify your strongest claims and help you attain full compensation and benefits under the law, whether you injured on a fishing vessel, ferry barge or cruise ship. We have a long tradition of fighting for workers' rights, and the experience and resources to take on even the most difficult maritime injury cases.
The ancient doctrine of "maintenance and cure" and the Jones Act of 1920 provides remedies to men and women injured while working on a vessel. The protection is afforded to all types of maritime workers (or “seamen”), such as engineers, deckhands, fishermen, crabbers, processors, ferry workers, and other vessel crewmembers. SGB can guide you through this process and hold your employer accountable to provide timely and accurate payments.
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) provides benefits similar to state workers' compensation benefits to maritime workers who are not “seamen” under the Jones Act. LHWCA applies to workers loading and unloading vessels, workers on docks, piers, terminals, dry dock facilities and other areas on the navigable waters of the United States or in adjoining areas.
Passengers and others injured on vessels may also have rights under maritime law, under the doctrine of seaworthiness, or, in cases of the ultimate tragedy, under the Death on the High Sees Act.
At SGB, we believe each maritime case has its own unique characteristics that dictate how it will be viewed by a judge or jury. Because of this, you will not receive "cookie-cutter" representation from our team. We bring expertise from our long tradition of success in wrongful death and personal injury cases to our maritime practice to maximize your potential recovery.
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