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How can an admiralty attorney help by Andrea Cumurciuc
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How can an admiralty attorney help |
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There are several incidents that can occur on oceans, seas or other navigable inland waters. Unaware individuals might suffer severe injuries or other losses and they might want to know who is responsible for their sufferings and if they can be legally compensated. Groups of individuals who might be interested in filing an admiralty lawsuit include: • Seamen, sailors, crew members and commercial divers • Passengers on cruise ships, commercial vessels or private recreational vessels • Riders or passengers on personal watercrafts • Longshoremen or harbor employees • Swimmers and water skiers • Individuals or corporations who suffered financial losses because of a cargo transport • Ship owners and vessel operators All these individuals if they suffered injuries, serious illnesses or other losses due to an incident that occurred at sea, if they intend to take legal action, they should contact an admiralty lawyer. Maritime laws are complex and complicated and cases might involve not just national but also international laws and regulations. That is why common injury lawyers normally do not accept this type of cases. If a dispute or accident occurs on the ocean, U.S. territorial waters or navigable inland waters, the parties involved should contact an admiralty attorney. A specialized and experienced attorney will be able to investigate the details of a case, to interview crew members or other passengers and to look for details of the ship or vessel involved, which might reveal negligence or defective equipment. He or she can establish whether the case falls under maritime jurisdiction, if the plaintiff has a status of employee or passenger, who is responsible for the incident, if the case can be handled according to the Jonas Act and what is the amount that would financially compensate the injured party. So if you find yourself in similar situation remember where to look for support.
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