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Maritime & Offshore Injuries

We Handle All Types of Maritime Accident Claims

With over 30 years of experience representing injured individuals and their families, the Willis Law Firm handles all types of maritime injury claims nationwide, including:

Maritime Personal Injury Claims

Maritime accidents can occur just about anywhere navigable water can be found. Our firm represents workers and other individuals who have been harmed in all types of maritime accidents, ranging from offshore platform and jack-up rig accidents, supply boat, commercial fishing boat, tug and barge accidents, to injuries sustained on boats, yachts, and jet skis. When a person is injured in a maritime accident, employers, boat owners, product manufacturers and other parties may be held responsible for these types of injuries.

Ports, Docks, and Terminals

Serious accidents and injuries can occur on ports, docks and terminals. Workers in these environments can be severely injured in loading accidents, lifting accidents, crane accidents and even chemical exposures. Depending upon the circumstances of the case, workers who are injured on ports, docks and terminals may be able to recover compensation under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and other third-parties responsible for their injuries.

Inland Waterway Injuries

Individuals who are injured while working on inland waterways such as rivers, lakes and canals are also protected under the Jones Act and general maritime laws. For example, if you work on a barge and are injured in a lifting accident, fall or other casualty, you may be entitled to collect benefits for medical care, lost wages and other expenses from your employer. You may also be eligible to receive compensation from third parties who are responsible for the accident under general maritime laws.

River Accidents

River workers who are injured in an accident in the furtherance of their employment are entitled to compensation from their employer. If you have suffered a back injury, burns, lifting injury or any other type of harm while working on a push boat, barge, tugboat or other river vessel, our firm will explain your legal rights and help you to recover the compensation that you deserve.

Areas Served

Every day accidents occur on bodies of water throughout the nation. These injuries can be serious and life-changing for injured individuals and their families. Our firm represents injured workers in Jones Act and general maritime injury cases from coast to coast. Whether your injury happened while you were working offshore on a oil drilling platform or jackup rig, a river, Inland Waterway, one of the Great Lakes, the Intracoastal Waterway, Gulf of Mexico or any other body of water, an experienced maritime lawyer can protect your rights and help you get the compensation you need to deal with your injuries.

Offshore Injuries

Offshore accidents and emergencies can lead to serious injuries and even death. If you are an offshore worker who has been injured, you should consult an experienced maritime injury lawyer as soon as possible. Whether your accident involved a fall, an explosion, or another type of offshore incident, we will fight to get you maximum financial compensation for your injuries and help navigate your case through the legal maze of the Jones Act, General Maritime Law or other laws governing your offshore maritime injury.

Contact The Willis Law Firm Today

If you or someone you care about has been injured in a maritime accident,
the legal team at The Willis Law Firm can help.

We handle cases involving all types of maritime injuries, including suits arising under the Jones Act and general maritime laws. Our firm offers free initial consultations where you can speak directly with a lawyer about your case. These consultations are strictly confidential and you will be under no obligation to hire our firm. Our goal is to provide injury victims with the information they need to make the right choices for themselves and their families. Contact us today by completing our online form or by calling 1-800-468-4878.