Florida and Georgia Commercial Shipping Accident Attorney
Fair and Just Compensation for Seamen and their Families
Whether you are a commercial fisherman or a merchant mariner, working at sea is one of most dangerous places to work. Sadly, it is often made more dangerous by owners and employers who cut corners and neglect to maintain their ships. At the law firm of Farah & Farah, we have helped many injured employees get the compensation that they deserve. If you or someone you love was injured while working on a seagoing vessel, call Farah & Farah for a free assessment of your case.
Commercial Boating Accident Lawsuits
We handle commercial shipping accident cases that involve:
- Hitting a buoy or barge
- Hitting a piling
- Wrongful death
- Running aground
- Falling overboard
- Tilting or listing
Jones Act
Sailors, pilots, merchant mariners, and others injured on commercial seagoing ships are covered by the Jones Act and other federal laws. If the ship in question is an American flagged vessel, then the Jones Act applies to foreign workers as well. The Jones Act states that an employee has to prove that the employer was negligent in order to collect compensation.
If you are thinking of bringing a lawsuit against a shipping company for your injuries, it is absolutely essential that you have a lawyer who understands admiralty and maritime law. At Farah & Farah, our lawyers understand how such cases work. They also understand the needs of injured people.
Contact a Florida commercial shipping accident attorney for an initial consultation.