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Welcome to Jim S. Adler & Associates, where you can contact a maritime injury lawyer for all cases related to injury while on board a ship or during related activities. The firm’s maritime injury lawyers are experts in Maritime and Admiralty law and can assist you in all types of cases related to maritime injuries.

A maritime injury lawyer at Jim S. Adler & Associates can handle all types of maritime cases, including cruise ship accidents, unseaworthiness claims, Jones Act cases, Longshoreman and Harbor Workers Act cases, and Death on the High Seas Act cases.

Covered under these case types are seamen injured on ships, barges, offshore oil rigs, tug boats, tankers, shrimp boats, riverboat casinos, crew boats, trawlers, ferries, fishing boats, water taxis and all sorts of other vessels on the sea or on intra coastal rivers and canals. Drivers, divers and other underwater personnel also are typically covered by this Maritime and Admiralty law.

Maritime injury laws can be complex

Seamen often suffer from offshore drilling and oil rig accidents; fishing accidents; tanker, riverboat casino and shrimper accidents; drowning; explosions; and any other kinds of injuries on any vessel or ship. Adler lawyers are skilled in matters concerning maritime injuries and related claims. The firm’s maritime injury lawyers have been helping victims and individuals injured on the sea for many years and are well aware of maritime laws.

If you have suffered from injuries while working as a seaman or on the waters of United States territory or otherwise, you should contact an Adler maritime injury attorney to learn how you can claim compensation and protect your rights. Always keep in mind that maritime laws are very much complicated, and thus you should not take any steps based on the advice of someone who doesn't know maritime laws fully or does not share your best interests.

You may not realize it, but you have significant rights against numerous different parties depending on the nature of your maritime injury and how it occurred. Therefore, you should seriously choose a maritime injury lawyer who can expertly handle your case rather than a lawyer whose office may be convenient or is chosen for some other peripheral reason. With complex maritime law, a thorough and efficient handling of your case is vital.

Jones Act also concerns maritime injuries

Besides maritime law, the Jones Act is another critical area to claim compensation for those who were injured on the waters of America. “Seamen” refers to persons who work on vessels of the U.S. and are within the territory of U.S. waters. If a person serving as a seaman has an accident on the ship or on the sea, he or she is entitled to get compensation for any injuries caused.

Until the enactment of the Jones Act, there was no proper act to look after the rights of seamen who suffered from injuries while working on ships or vessels. But since this act was passed in 1920 there has been much relief for those who work in such hazardous conditions.

The Jones Act was passed to protect the rights of seamen from injuries due to hazardous jobs on seagoing vessels. This act is completely dedicated to this cause.

The maritime lawyers at Jim S. Adler & Associates are experienced in representing mariners in litigation which falls under the Jones Act, wrongful death, general maritime law and product liability claims. If you are not aware of your legal rights you should not claim or accept any compensation on the advice of someone who is not knowledgeable in maritime laws.

A maritime injury lawyer can help

Jim S. Adler & Associates’ maritime injury lawyers will want to know your situation better and be ready to answer any Jones Act questions and discuss personal matters related to your injuries covered by the Jones Act.

The firm will try quickly to provide you ample help related to your legal case and help you to get what you deserve. Consult a maritime injury lawyer at Jim S. Adler & Associates today and protect your rights from your employer and perhaps an unscrupulous insurance company representing your employer.

Protections for maritime workers are longstanding, are recognized throughout the nation and are meant for you especially. Don't let yourself suffer any more. Rather, let an Adler & Associates maritime injury lawyer fight with you for your rights. The firm offers a free case review.

DISCLAIMER: The law firm of Jim S. Adler & Associates, located at 3D/International Tower, 1900 West Loop South, 20th Floor, Houston, Texas 77027, is licensed to practice in Texas. Nevertheless, the law firm also works in conjunction with outside counsel and local attorneys to litigate claims in other states as necessary, including the states of:

Jim S. Adler & Associates also has offices at City Place Building, 2711 North Haskell Ave., Suite 2100 LB40, Dallas, Texas 75204-2887; Bank of America, 12605 East Freeway, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77015-5619 (serving Channelview, Texas); and San Pedro Plaza, 7330 San Pedro Ave., Suite 700, San Antonio, Texas 78216-6237.

MARITIME INJURY ARTICLES...

From ships to ferries, maritime injuries need legal action

Thousands of Americans are injured each year in maritime accidents. These can occur on cruise ships, barge tugs, diving ships, cargo ships, tankers, fishing boats and drill vessels. They also can happen on board tugboats, riverboats and ferries. Essentially, any floating boat or ship is a potential site for a maritime injury.

When a seaman is injured on the job and on the water, that person often is covered by the Workers Compensation Act -- but not always. In some cases, the Jones Act or other maritime law must be applied in order that the seaman can be protected and gain fair and just financial compensation for an injury suffered on the job.