Maritime Law

The law of the sea has its roots going back more than 2,000 years. It sets forth the rules and laws applying to workers injured or killed over or near the water.

The laws that apply to personal injury claims by seamen, longshoremen and other waterway workers are different from those that govern land-based workers. If a seaman is injured or killed because of an employer's negligence on a navigable vessel, the worker may have a claim against the employer under the federal Jones Act and / or against another party causing the injury under General Maritime Law.

The New Orleans maritime injury attorneys at the Maritime Law Center for Personal Injury handle claims on behalf of workers injured offshore, on rivers, barges, tugs and tows, jack-up rigs, push boats, dredges, tankers, freighters, crew boats, platforms, supply boats and many others throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
 
A claim can arise out of an injury or death caused by defective or poorly maintained equipment or vessels, improperly trained co-workers, slippery surfaces, chemical exposure and asbestos.

Each accident and injury is different. We understand the complex set of laws that applies to maritime injury claims, and how to investigate such claims, preserve evidence and ensure each client has the most solid case.

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by contacting our maritime injury lawyers. We can explain your rights under the applicable laws so that you can make an informed decision about whether and how to proceed with your claim. Best of all, our consultation is free and confidential.

The Maritime Law Center handles claims involving:

Proudly serving workers throughout the country who have been injured in the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River or other navigable waterway.