
Every day serious accidents occur at sea and on other bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and canals. These injuries can be severe and may alter the victim’s life forever. Workers and other individuals who suffer injuries in a maritime accident may be able to seek recovery under a number of different laws and legal theories. These laws can be confusing and it is often difficult to determine which laws apply to your case. If you have been injured in a maritime accident, it is important to discuss your situation with a lawyer who has specific experience handling maritime injury claims. A skilled maritime lawyer will carefully analyze your accident and target the right laws to maximize your financial recovery.
Three Decades of Experience Recovering Compensation for Injury Victims
The Willis Law Firm has three decades of experience handling serious maritime injury and accident claims. Attorney David Willis is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Willis handles maritime accident lawsuits from coast to coast and he is licensed to practice law in both Texas and New York. In his 30 + years of legal practice, Mr. Willis has represented workers and other individuals suffering from all types of maritime personal injuries, ranging from neck and back injuries strains and herniated disks to toxic chemical exposures, hand injuries, amputations, head injuries, burns, and electric shocks and deaths. Mr. Willis understands how painful and challenging these injuries can be and is committed to getting a full and fair recovery for every one of his clients.
Protecting Victims Injured in All Types of Maritime Accidents
Regardless of whether you are a crewmember who was hurt working on a boat or offshore rig or an individual who was injured in a recreational water sport activity such as boating or jet skiing, you may have the legal right to seek compensation from all parties responsible for your injuries. The Willis Law Firm prosecutes all types of maritime personal injury cases against employers, boat owners, manufacturers, suppliers and other companies, including cases involving:
- Tugboat Accidents
- Spud Barge Accidents
- Recreational Boat Accidents
- Crane Accidents
- Dredge Accidents
- Engine Room Accidents
- Equipment Failure Accidents
- Fall Accidents
- Rigging Accidents
- Work Boat and Crew Boat Accidents
- Jet Ski Accidents
- Basket & Transfer Accidents
- Commercial Fishing Accidents
- Fish Processing Plant Boat Accidents
- Drowning Accidents
- Commercial Diving Accidents
- Maritime Products Liability
- Ladder and Step Accidents
- Winch, Crane and Cargo Hook Injuries
- Asbestos & Benzene Exposures
- Yacht Accidents
- Rape and Sexual Assaults
- Ports, Docks and Terminals
- Drydock Accidents
- Loading Accidents
- Marine Terminal Accidents
- Ship Salvage Accidents
- Shipbreaking Accidents
- Shipyard Accidents
- Top or Side Handler Accidents
The Willis Law Firm Can Help
If you have been injured due to the negligent actions of your employer, a fellow seaman, a vessel owner or a third party company, The Willis Law Firm can help. We have extensive experience handling general maritime law and Jones Act cases and we will take the time to make sure that you understand all of your legal rights. You can contact our firm today for a free, confidential consultation with our multi-lingual legal team by calling at 1-800-468-4878 or by completing our firm’s online contact form.