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Maritime injuries and accidents are often overlooked by many people. However, these types of injuries and accidents can be just as devastating as any other injury. Often, these types of accidents and injuries happen on the water and involve cargo that has been carried on the ship or boat.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a maritime injury or accident, it is important to contact an experienced maritime injury lawyer who will be able to help you get your life back in order after this tragic event. A Santa Clarita personal injury attorney from our firm can provide you with strong legal support during this difficult time. We know how devastating maritime injuries can be for victims, and we work hard to make sure that every injured victim gets the compensation he or she needs and deserves for their suffering.
If you were injured while working on a ship, you could receive compensation. Our Santa Clarita maritime lawyers will work hard to guide you through this process and ensure that you get the justice that you deserve.
Maritime law or Admiralty law is a specific body of law that governs maritime questions and offenses. These laws encompass all aspects of injury for individuals under the distinction of seamen, a person who spends the majority of time working on a ship. They are also involved in all of the insurance claims and civil matters that occur on open water. Areas that Maritime law governs: marine commerce, marine navigation, marine salvaging, shipping, and sailors or seamen.
In Santa Clarita, the Jones Act ensures certain rights to the seamen who qualify. This act allows our experienced maritime lawyers to bring legal actions on behalf of seamen who were injured due to another party’s negligence while onboard a ship. Injuries commonly filed include the vessel having a defective design, safety conditions, and a sunken vessel due to poor construction.
Recovering the most compensation possible for your injuries is entirely dependent on our Santa Clarita maritime injury lawyers who will be with you every step of the way. Whether your accident was caused by a defective product or negligent operation of the vehicle, our firm can help you understand your options and recover the compensation that you deserve. In general, medical expenses, hospitalization expenses, surgeries, and the cost of rehabilitation are all recoverable.
In addition to these costs, lost wages should also be recovered for any time missed from work due to injury or being hospitalized. In some cases where a victim is permanently disabled or disfigured in an accident caused by another’s negligence, there may be compensation available for pain and suffering due to permanent scarring or disfigurement. An experienced maritime injury lawyer will help you understand your legal rights and fight hard to ensure that you get fair treatment under the law.
So it is vital if you have been involved in an accident on water that you contact an attorney. Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. are your go-to maritime attorneys in Santa Clarita. Common personal injury claims filed by crew members include:
Our attorneys have years of experience and knowledge of maritime law in Santa Clarita. Here at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. we are dedicated to helping victims get the fair compensation that they are entitled to under the Jones Act and other maritime laws. The compensation will cover any losses after the accident such as; medical bills, loss of wages, and pain and suffering.
We offer a free consultation so that we can talk to you about your claim. Our phones are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us today to schedule your free consultation.
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