Admiralty and Maritime Laws

Philadelphia Admiralty Attorney

A number of major rivers, such as the Ohio River, the Monongahela River, Allegheny and Delaware rivers, flow through Pennsylvania. These rivers are a major source of jobs and commerce, and people throughout Pennsylvania work on barges, ships and docks. This work can be dangerous, and people are regularly injured in these environments. People can suffer serious back, neck and spine injuries. In the worst accidents, death is the result. If you have been injured while doing this work, you may already know that there are specific federal laws that apply to your injuries.

For instance, the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act dictate the types of compensation that injured maritime workers are entitled to receive. These laws allow for a greater recovery for injured workers than workers’ compensation alone. A lawyer can be of great assistance in helping an injured maritime worker recover appropriate damages under the law.

The law firm of Caroselli, Beachler & Coleman, L.L.C., is known throughout Pennsylvania for its dedicated, effective representation of injured workers, including maritime workers. Collectively, our lawyers have hundreds of years of experience, and understand how to present a complete claim for damages. We take great pride in offering personal service throughout the length of your claim, and we will regularly update you on the status of your case. We also help family members of deceased maritime workers obtain compensation under the Death on the High Seas Act.

Jones Act and Maritime Injury – Pennsylvania Attorneys For Injuries At Sea

Some of the most serious injuries occur over water. If you have been injured, talk with the attorneys at Caroselli, Beachler & Coleman, L.L.C., about your injury. For more than 30 years, we have been representing personal injury victims in a broad spectrum of injury cases. We are focused on achieving positive results for our clients, either through successful settlements or verdicts.

Injuries At Sea

Many different types of injuries and accidents occur at sea, which may be compensable under the Jones Act or other maritime laws. Some of these injuries include:

• Head injury
• Back injury
• Lost limbs/amputation
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Repetitive stress injuries

Our clients include crew members of all types who have been injured aboard fishing vessels, commercial cruises, sailboats, barges, tugboats and many other types of private and commercial ships. These vessels travel on our lakes and rivers, including the Allegheny River, Monongahela River, Ohio River, Delaware River and Lake Erie.

About The Jones Act

The Jones Act is a federal law that is a part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. The Jones Act attempts to allow injured sailors to obtain damages from their employers for the negligence of employers, ship owners, captains or fellow crew members. The law operates much like laws that protect injured railway workers.

Contact A Pittsburgh Maritime Law Attorney

Caroselli, Beachler & Coleman, L.L.C., has an office in Pittsburgh and represents people across the state. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your injuries, and will not charge attorney fees unless we successfully recover compensation for your injuries. Call 412-391-9860 if you live in Western Pennsylvania, or toll free at 866-466-5789. You may also email our law firm.