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Harbor workers, merchant seaman, longshoremen, passengers, and the general public frequently sustain injuries on open, navigable waterways. The claims are generally characterized as “merchant marine” cases. Significantly, federal maritime law governs injuries sustained in maritime cases.

Under the Jones Act, an injured seaman may have potential claims against the employer for injuries arising out of the negligent acts of the employer and/or co-workers while in the course employment on a vessel, may have an action against the vessel’s owner if the vessel is not seaworthy, or may have a wrongful death action. There are also claims that may be filed under general maritime laws or the Death on the High Seas Act.

Attorney Gary Starnes is an experienced maritime personal injury trial lawyer who can review your case and advise you how to protect your maritime personal injury claim. Please call him for a free consultation to discuss your maritime personal injury accident case.