Charleston Seaman Claim Attorney
The Jones Act is a federal act that allows seaman and other maritime workers who work on vessels to sue their employers for a personal injury that occurs while at work. Admiralty and maritime law is a highly complex area of law that requires a knowledgeable maritime attorney. You risk inadequate representation if you hire an attorney who is not skilled in this area of law. We effectively represent seamen who have been injured while working on dredges, ocean going vessels, tugs, cruise ships, and fishing boats. We also represent family members who wish to bring forward wrongful death claims. We handle Limitation of Liability Proceedings that have been filed against injured seamen and maritime workers. See article about the Limitation of Liability Act.
To learn more about the rights of injured seaman, see this article written by Attorney Bluestein.
If you have been injured while working at sea and need to file an injury and unseaworthiness claim, contact our Mount Pleasant seaman claim attorney. Our law firm offers free initial consultations with our highly skilled maritime attorney.
Dangerous Working Conditions Lead to Injuries
Seamen, dredge workers, captains, deckhands, mates, and crew members are exposed to a variety of hazardous job conditions and duties. The general maritime law recognizes the dangerous conditions these workers face. The Jones Act allows these workers to be paid for their injuries. We represent clients who have been injured in a variety of situations.
- Improper equipment
- Slippery deck
- Non-compliance with safety standards
- Dangerous work duties
- Vessel unseaworthiness
- Capsizing or collision of boats
You Are Entitled to Maintenance and Cure
The general maritime law allows injured seamen to receive maintenance and cure. Maintenance
allows for a reasonable cost of room and board while the seaman is recuperating from injuries. Cure allows for a reasonable cost of medical care. The seaman's employer is required to pay for these expenses, and seamen are entitled to different damages than workers injured on land.
We will aggressively pursue all valid personal injury and wrongful death claims. We understand the complexities of maritime law. Our goal is to ensure you are appropriately compensated for your work-related injuries.
Click here to see more information on Damages available in Maritime Personal Injury cases.
If you would like to speak with an attorney regarding your work related at sea injury, contact our South Carolina Jones Act lawyer for a free initial consultation.
Free consultations. After hours appointments available.
Bluestein Law Firm, P.A.
1040 e-Wall St.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Toll Free: (866) 428-4030 Local: (843) 577-3092
Fax: (843) 577-3093
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MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 22253
Charleston, SC 29413-2253
Bluestein Law Firm, P.A. offers admiralty and maritime law services to clients in Charleston, South Carolina and other East Coast communities of Mount Pleasant, Beaufort, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, Georgetown, Little River, Pawleys Island, and throughout Charleston County, Horry County, Georgetown County, and Beaufort County. We also represent clients throughout the United States.
