Protect Your Rights

Many attorneys who do not focus on maritime law do not understand it very well; as a person with no legal experience, you could end up in a much worse position if you try to deal with your accident without a maritime attorney. This is especially true if the entity responsible for your accident is a business or corporation, which will have the resources to hire a team of attorneys and investigators to try to prove the accident was your fault. When that happens, you need to be prepared. The attorney that the insurance company for the responsible party hires for the responsible party will hire a maritime attorney.

Maritime law is a unique set of laws that can protect those injured on the water, whether they are workers, recreational boaters or passengers. Maritime law has its own set of standards for proving fault, whether it is negligence under the Jones Act or unseaworthiness under general maritime law. An employee who works on the water and is injured is entitled to maintenance and cure; the responsible party may be able to assert any number of defenses depending on the case facts, including:

  • Comparative negligence
  • The Primary Duty Rule
  • Limitation of Liability

These defenses can reduce your compensation or even eliminate your ability to receive compensation altogether. It is important to protect yourself with an attorney whose firm has a history of practicing maritime law for over 45 years.

The majority of maritime cases are filed in the Federal court system. Finding an attorney who is familiar with the federal courts and with maritime law is very important if you want to protect your rights as an injury victim and get the best outcome possible. The attorneys at Latti & Anderson, LLP have extensive experience in the federal courts throughout the United States. During law school, partner Carolyn Latti spent her summers working in the Clerk’s Office for the federal judges in the United States District Court in Massachusetts, and she spent time one summer writing decisions for a federal judge.

If you do not hire an attorney at all, or if you hire an attorney who focuses on personal injury but not injuries on the water, you could lose your chance of getting the compensation you need. When you sue for injuries on the water, experience with maritime law, including the Jones Act, is a necessity if you want to prevail.

Let Us Help You

The Boston maritime attorneys at Latti & Anderson, LLP can make sure you receive fair treatment during the legal process. We help clients from coast to coast and around the world no matter where they were hurt, and we can help you.

If you have been injured on the water, do not 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 or a loss at trial. Contact our Boston maritime lawyers today to discuss your case. We have been helping those injured at sea and on land for over 45 years – let us help you. Call today.