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Why You Need a Maritime Lawyer
The company does its own investigation of a maritime accident
After a maritime accident, the company, its investigators, and its lawyers investigate your injury. They talk to all available witnesses in order to get everyone's stories right away. Their goal is to show that the accident was not the company's fault, and that, if it was anyone's fault, it was your fault.
In cases of serious injury or death, the company's investigators will be on the vessel within hours. They will talk to the crew, take photographs, and take written or recorded statements. These statements and photographs may attempt to show the accident scene in perfect condition, with all equipment working properly. The company will try to show that the accident was not their fault. The company is seeking to minimize their responsibility for your injury and protect the bottom line.
You have a right to have your own lawyer to protect your rights and your ability to obtain fair compensation
If you have been injured in any type of maritime accident, talk with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. Contact Latti & Anderson to make sure that you are treated fairly during the legal process and that the company honors your right to seek full and fair compensation for your injury. Whether your accident happened in the coastal waters off New England, the Eastern Seaboard, Hawaii Islands, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, the Alaska fishery, the Pacific Northwest, or overseas in the follow waters the Far East, the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea.
How a seasoned maritime lawyer can help
Having an experienced maritime attorney as your advocate benefits you in many ways. The lawyers at Latti & Anderson can:
- Investigate the accident separately from the company's investigation
- Take pictures and obtain witness statements that show how the accident really happened
- Contact your company and its insurance company and take the pressure off of you
- Help you get the maintenance and cure that you are entitled to as an employee
- Explain the specific sections of maritime law that apply to your case. Maritime accidents are covered by specialized federal laws rather than by workers’ comp or regular personal injury law. Having a lawyer who knows maritime and admiralty law increases your chances of obtaining the right compensation for your injury.
- Explain your rights regarding settling your case, making statements, choosing a physician, going back to work, signing waivers
If you have been injured in any maritime setting, don't hesitate to get experienced and knowledgeable legal help. It may mean the difference between a fair judgment that protects your future and a settlement that barely covers your medical expenses. To learn how a maritime lawyer can help, contact the law firm, Latti & Anderson at 1-800-392-6072 for a free initial consultation.