West Palm Beach Maritime Law Attorney

Jones Act & Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Claims

Working with an attorney experienced in handling maritime injury claims is important if you or someone you love was injured while working at sea. The Law Office of Casey D. Shomo handles all types of cases of this kind, representing clients throughout the West Palm Beach area and litigating cases throughout Florida. The firm handles all types of maritime injury claims and lawsuits, including those for injured seamen under the Jones Act, workers' compensation claims for longshoremen and also cases for those workers injured in navigable waters.

When a maritime worker is injured as the result of negligence on the part of his or her employer or another employee, this may be grounds for him or her to seek benefits by filing a suit under the Jones Act. This Act offers legal recourse to injured seamen, enabling them to seek financial damages for medical bills, lost earnings and possibly more. In some cases, a person who works on navigable waters may need to file a claim under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act if he or she does not qualify as a "seaman" under the Jones Act. An employer may be held liable under one of these Acts for negligence in relation to an accident, the general unseaworthiness of a vessel, improper implementation of safety guidelines or a failure to provide adequate medical care.

Any maritime injury claim may have the potential to be complex and difficult to deal with. Although an injured worker may have the right to seek benefits for his or her injuries sustained in the line of duty, it is important to ensure the claim is properly filed and that any issues that may arise are addressed immediately in order to maximize the worker's ability to recover compensation. An experienced lawyer can help with this by ensuring dedicated legal counsel through the process of seeking Jones Act or Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act benefits.

Jones Act Lawyer Serving West Palm Beach, FL

For the legal guidance and representation you need in filing a maritime injury claim, contact West Palm Beach Jones Act Lawyer Casey D. Shomo today.