Fishing Accidents

The Dangers of the Fishing Industry

Fishing has been called the most dangerous occupation by CNN. Fishermen know this already, as they suffer serious injuries and death with tragic regularity. At the law firm of Latti & Anderson, we help fishermen obtain compensation for injuries and file wrongful death claims for families whose loved ones died at sea.

If you have lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident or have been injured while engaged in fishing, it is important to contact a maritime lawyer right away. Our attorneys have been helping injured fishermen for more than 45 years. Let us put that experience to work for you. Call our office at 1-800-392-6072 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Your employer seldom helps after an accident

Being a fisherman is a very physical job. You need to be able to move quickly and work long hours during the season. If you are injured, you may be unable to return to work as after a commercial fishing accident. Your employer may be unsympathetic. The insurance company may want to stop paying you maintenance and cure before you have reached maximum medical recovery.

Serving all fishermen in the commercial fishing industry

Our attorneys have helped many commercial fisherman after they were injured on the job. We have filed Jones Act claims on behalf of clients in all kinds of fishing industry occupations, including:

• Captains
• Mates
• Engineers
• Deckhands
• Fish processors

We have been able to obtain full maintenance and cure for many injured commercial fishing or fish farming employees. In addition, we have secured lost wages, pain and suffering, disability payments, and other costs when a trial established that the employer was negligent and / or the vessel was unseaworthy.

From ground fish draggers to herring seiners

Our clients come to us from all types of fishing vessels, from lobster boats, to crab boats, to shrimp draggers, scallopers, and herring purse seiners. They have suffered injuries from winches, scallop dredges, bait choppers, fishing nets, and cranes. Poor maintenance or operation of this equipment, and assaults on board, and a high-pressure environment contribute to an atmosphere where injuries can seem almost inevitable.

Accidents are not inevitable

Negligence and lack of concern for employees is a major cause of injury on commercial fishing boats and fish farming operations. Accidents do not have to happen. When they do, it is important to have a lawyer on your side who will investigate the accident and enforce your rights.

Making sure your benefits are paid after a fishing accident

At Latti & Anderson, our attorneys will make certain that you receive full maintenance and cure, and file a lawsuit on your behalf if your employer was negligent in a way that contributed to your injury. Contact us today to learn how we can help. Join our thousands of clients across the country who have obtained the compensation they need to recover.

Free initial consultation - Most cases handled on a contingency basis