Steamship Authority Maritime Injury Lawyer

Tourists and locals alike take advantage of the seafaring region in Massachusetts and New England, using the many ferries and whale watch boats available. Despite being regulated by governmental authorities, these vessels, their trips, and their staff can inflict maritime injuries on passengers.

Latti & Anderson LLP represents both crew members and passengers who have suffered injuries on ferries and whale watch boats that operate between the mainland, islands, and New England coast. We have represented clients against several ferry operations, including the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority, Boston Harbor Cruises, Hy Line Cruises, Bay State Cruise Lines, and Maine State Ferries.

Passenger Injuries on Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority Ferries

The scope of maritime injuries passengers can sustain on ferries ranges far and wide, and Latti & Anderson LLP is equipped to represent most of them. In fact, we’ve successfully represented clients for:

• Injuries during collisions
• Falls and slips on decks, stairs, or ladders
• Injuries from boarding or departing the craft
• Captain or crew negligence
• Injuries from traveling in bad weather
• Defective equipment on vessel
• Assault

At Latti & Anderson LLP, we understand that ferries and whale watches operate in crowded waters and rough and poor weather conditions. With top-notch investigation networks and legal experience, we’ve proven that owner and operator negligence has caused ferry accidents and injuries.

Worker Injuries on Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority Ferries

Passengers aren’t the only ones at stake when riding on a ferry, and that’s why Latti & Anderson LLP extends its services to crew members who have sustained offshore injuries on the job. Our experienced lawyers fight for ferry workers’ protection under the Jones Act and unseaworthiness under general maritime law.

We’ve advocated for ferry workers on Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority vessels who have sustained injuries from:

• Broken or faulty equipment
• Improper procedures and operations
• Failure to provide proper safety guidelines and procedures
• Collisions and allisions

Over the years, Latti & Anderson LLP has recovered millions of dollars against Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority, representing both passengers and workers. In fact, we’ve achieved over $100 million in some of the nation’s top settlements and verdicts, with several of our cases being named by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for the Top Ten Jury Verdicts and Settlements. Backed by these results, Latti & Anderson LLP has the knowledge and years of experience fighting against Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority.  

Due to the fact that any claim against Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority will more than likely have to be brought in Massachusetts, it is important that you hire a local Massachusetts firm like Latti & Anderson LLP to represent your case. With Latti & Anderson LLP by your side, you can let us handle these legal nuances and fight for your rights while you focus on healing.

Get Started Filing a Claim Against the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority

If you want to gain compensation for your injuries on a Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority vessel like Boston Harbor Cruises, Hy Line Cruises, Bay State Cruise Lines, and Maine State Ferries, don’t hesitate to contact Latti & Anderson LLP right away. We can pursue damages for medical bills, past and future pain and suffering, lost wages, impairment of earning capacity, and other costs related to ferry accidents. To get started today, simply call our toll-free number at 1-800-392-6072 and schedule your confidential consultation.