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Maritime Deaths
When Negligence Results in Maritime Death
Whether it be merchant seamen and commercial fishermen or pleasure boaters and cruise ship passengers, maritime death is an all-too-real occurrence that leaves families in grief—even more so if negligence was the cause.
Should a loved one die in a maritime accident, families may be entitled to compensation for their loss. Different laws can apply, depending on where the accident occurred and whether or not your loved one was a maritime employee or a passenger.
Regardless of how the death occurred, you need a maritime expert to evaluate your case. Latti & Anderson is a maritime law firm that helps families who lose loved ones at sea. We can obtain compensation for your grief and loss. Maritime laws are complex and some have a statute of limitations, making it critical to seek expert legal advice quickly.
Latti & Anderson has helped clients win compensation for maritime death due to the following:
- Vessel accident or sinking
- Accident/Injury
- Drowning
- Assault
- Poisoning
How Do You Know Whether Your Case Qualifies for Compensation?
Only a qualified attorney such as those at Latti & Anderson can tell you for sure if you have a legitimate claim for compensation.
Maritime death can occur in different ways, and negligence must be a factor. Proving negligence requires a thorough investigation by an experienced law firm such as ours. Negligence can include poorly trained vessel employees, substance abuse by crewmembers, poor vessel maintenance and equipment malfunction.
Put the Law on Your Side
If maritime death is caused by negligence, several laws may apply for family members seeking compensation.
Under the Death on the High Seas Act, family members are entitled to compensation for the income provided to the family by the deceased, along with payment for lost services and companionship. They also can collect for funeral expenses and other costs of the death.
Under The Jones Act, maritime workers can seek compensation for accident injuries sustained on the job.
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is a federal law that provides replacement income and payment for medical expenses and therapy for dockworkers and longshoremen injured on the job.
Expert Legal Advice for Maritime Death Claims
If you lost a family member to maritime death, whether it is in a recreational boating accident, cruise accident or on-the-job maritime accident, call Latti & Anderson to understand your rights. You may be entitled to collect compensation for expenses and lost income. We will work with you to evaluate your claim, investigate the accident, and if you have a legitimate maritime death claim, we will submit that claim on your behalf. We have a 45-year track record of litigation success in maritime death and injury cases in which we have won large settlements for our clients. Contact us to get the facts about your rights to compensation and find out how our attorneys can work for you.