Victims & Their Family Members

Protecting the Right to Compensation for Victims and Their Families

When death or injury occurs at sea, the loss affects so many. In the case of death, a family mourns the loss of a loved one. In the case of injury, the seaman unable to work is also unable to provide for himself or his family while he recuperates. Moreover, if a seaman’s injuries prevent him from returning to his job permanently, he may be unable to support his family in the long term.

If you are a seaman injured on the job or a family member of a seaman killed on the job, you may be entitled to compensation if negligence is proven a factor. Many laws can be applied to get you the compensation you need to ensure ongoing support for you and your family.

Under the Jones Act, maritime workers can seek compensation for accident injuries sustained on the job. Maintenance and cure rights entitle maritime workers to payment for medical bills and living expenses while they are unable to work.  Under the Death on the High Seas Act, family members are entitled to compensation for the income provided to the family by the deceased fisherman, along with payment for lost services and companionship. They also can collect for funeral expenses and other costs related to the death.

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is a federal law that provides replacement income, payment for medical expenses, and therapy for dockworkers and longshoremen injured on the job.

Maritime Expertise for Injury and Death Claims

The attorneys at Latti & Anderson represent a wide range of injured people, including those injured or families of those killed in maritime accidents. Our clients have included:

• Merchant seamen
• Fishermen
• Longshoremen
• Harbor workers
• Passengers on cruise ships, ferries and pleasure boats
• Dockworkers
• Tug boat and barge operators
• Terminal employees

Best Outcomes in the Most Unfortunate Circumstances

We have obtained many successful verdicts and settlements for injured maritime workers, as well as for the families of maritime workers killed on the job. Whatever the size of the employing company or circumstance of your loss, our lawyers have the resources, knowledge and experience to collect reasonable compensation on your behalf.

Contact us to speak with a knowledgeable maritime lawyer—and learn your rights and options. Our law firm advocates for injured seamen and their families throughout the United States.