Practice Areas · Maritime & Jones Act
Maritime & Jones Act Lawyers
The sea is unforgiving, and so are the companies that put profits ahead of crew safety. We protect maritime workers and their families after catastrophic offshore injuries.
Maritime work is among the most dangerous in the country. Offshore rigs, harbors, vessels, and commercial dive operations expose workers to hazards that, when employers cut corners, lead to drowning, catastrophic injury, and death.
Maritime law is its own world — the Jones Act, unseaworthiness, maintenance and cure, and the Death on the High Seas Act all carry special rules. We bring our aquatic-injury experience to this complex arena.
How maritime injuries happen
We handle offshore and maritime claims arising from:
- Falls overboard and drowning
- Unseaworthy vessels and inadequate safety equipment
- Commercial diving accidents
- Crane, rigging, and deck injuries
- Inadequate training and unsafe practices
Who can be held liable
Maritime claims may involve:
- Vessel owners and operators
- Offshore drilling and energy companies
- Maritime employers under the Jones Act
- Dive and harbor service companies
- Equipment manufacturers
What maritime law provides
Injured maritime workers may have rights under the Jones Act (for negligence), the doctrine of unseaworthiness, and maintenance and cure (for medical care and wages). Families of those lost at sea may have claims under the Death on the High Seas Act. These laws are technical and time-sensitive — early legal guidance matters.
What to do now
- Preserve everything. Keep records, photos, and any communication with the property owner, operator, or their insurer.
- Do not give a recorded statement to an insurance company before speaking with a lawyer.
- Contact us for a free, confidential review. We will explain your rights and whether you have a case — with no pressure and no obligation.
Common questions
Maritime & Jones Act Lawyers FAQs
What is the Jones Act?
The Jones Act allows certain maritime workers (seamen) to bring a negligence claim against their employer for injuries suffered in the course of their work — protections that go beyond ordinary workers’ compensation.
Am I covered if I work offshore?
It depends on your role and connection to a vessel. Many offshore and harbor workers qualify. We can evaluate your status in a free consultation.
What if a loved one was lost at sea?
Families may have claims under the Death on the High Seas Act or other maritime doctrines. We can explain the options with care.
What does it cost?
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency.
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We handle every kind of water tragedy
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Tell us what happened. There is no fee unless we win, and your conversation with us is always confidential. Prefer to talk now? Call (833) 652-7600.