A Maritime Wrongful Death Attorney Will Help a Victim’s Family Receive Compensation Each year in the United States, thousands of maritime workers are injured while on or near a vessel. Crew members, dock workers, longshoremen, and other maritime employees engage in difficult and dangerous work daily. Unfortunately, some of these accidents are so severe that they result in the worker’s death. Such accidents and untimely deaths can occur for various reasons, such as: Negligence of a vessel owner or operator Safety hazards onboard Mechanical issues Improperly trained crew Fires and explosions onboard Chemical exposures Weather conditions Failure to maintain safety standards When the death of a loved one results from a vessel owner’s or operator’s negligence, the family of the deceased maritime worker may sue the vessel owner for wrongful death. Having a loved one killed in a work-related accident is devastating and can place substantial financial hardships on the family. The experienced maritime wrongful death lawyers at Willis Law Firm in Texas are here for you. Call us today for a free consultation to determine if your family is entitled to compensation for the death of your loved one. We are a maritime injury firm with decades of experience, and our knowledgeable Texas maritime attorneys routinely fight for the legal rights of victims and their families nationwide in claims and wrongful death actions. What You Need to Know if You Have Lost a Loved One Who Worked Offshore or in the Maritime Industry Knowing what to do after losing […]
The Jones Act is a federal law that governs the liability of vessel operators and marine employers for work-related injuries or the death of an employee.