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Maritime/Admiralty InjuriesFree Case EvaluationHiring a Maritime Lawyer for a Work-Related InjuryFor many who work at sea or operate sea vessels, work-related maritime injuries often become a serious issue. It is vital that the people who work at sea become well informed about how a maritime attorney can make the law work to their advantage and protection. A maritime attorney may be able to help an individual seek compensation for maritime injury and wrongful death cases involving:
The laws that govern transport and trade in navigable waters including the sea, oceans, and rivers fall under admiralty law. An experienced admiralty lawyer will have knowledge and experience dealing with the federal court system that governs admiralty issues. The Jones Act and other federal laws act to protect seamen who are injured while operating a vessel in maritime commerce. The Jones Act operates, in part, to protect sea workers who have been injured because of an employer or crew member’s negligence. Individuals engaged in an occupation that involves work in navigable waters will benefit from the knowledge and experience of a maritime attorney who understands admiralty issues. An experienced lawyer can help make admiralty laws work to your advantage. Hiring a Maritime Lawyer for a Recreational InjurySpeaking to a maritime attorney about injuries on the water could enable an individual to be compensated for lost wages, medical bills, and other damages. Recreational maritime injuries that may be compensable include:
A maritime lawyer who is familiar with the relevant state court and local laws dealing with recreational water-related injuries may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact the Law Offices of d'Oliveira & Associates, P.C.If you or a loved one has been a victim of maritime injury, you should consider contacting an injury attorney who specializes in handling these types of cases. Our lawyers would like to meet with you and discuss your injury at sea to help you understand your legal options. Whatever your circumstances, an experienced maritime and admiralty attorney is here to help efficiently and effectively handle your case. Click here to view our fourteen locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Please contact the law offices of d'Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 or fill out a contact form for a free legal consultation. |
Site SearchLargest SettlementsAuto AccidentA young child was hit by a motor vehicle as a pedestrian and was killed. Our firm maintained jointly responsible with another trial attorney, and the case was settled by this attorney before trial.
Our client was injured in a rear-end collision with a tractor-trailer truck and the vehicle burst into flames. She suffered a fractured vertebra, lacerations and burns. Our client was a 25-year-old woman who was in a motor vehicle accident and suffered a brain injury. Our client was struck by another vehicle as a pedestrian and suffered a brain injury, facial fractures and permanent loss of vision.
Medical MalpracticeA middle-aged man broke his ankle. After undergoing surgery he developed an infection in the bone and had to have his leg amputated below the knee. Our firm, while maintaining joint responsibility, referred the client to an experienced medical malpractice attorney who brought the case to trial. A child was taken to a local hospital. The parents were told the child was only suffering from a cold. The child was sent home without any tests being performed. The child was taken back to the hospital and, was diagnosed with Meningitis. Our firm, while maintaining joint responsibility, referred the client to an experienced medical malpractice attorney who settled the case. Dangerous DrugsA middle-aged woman sustained serious heart valve injury (i.e. primary pulmonary hypertension) from taking a prescribed diet drug Redux, which contains Fen/Phen. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced drug injury firm who settled the case.
A teenager committed suicide after taking an anti-depressant drug for several weeks. The young boy’s life was cut short just one week before his birthday. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced product liability attorney who settled the case. AsbestosA boiler operator working for the US Navy was diagnosed with mesothelioma 6 years after leaving the Navy. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced asbestos attorney, who was successful in collecting over $1 million in settlements for the clients.
Dog Bite InjuryOur client was a young boy who was attacked by a dog while at a friend’s home. The dog latched on to the boy’s nose requiring him to undergo plastic surgery. Our client was attacked by a dog and suffered severe bites that required surgery and skin grafts. Nursing Home NegligenceAn elderly man developed bedsores, pneumonia and became severely dehydrated while in a nursing home. His wife contacted our office for assistance. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who settled the case.
An 83 year-old woman developed severe bedsores while in a nursing home and was hospitalized. Her daughter contacted our office. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who settled the case.
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