As anyone who is familiar with the maritime industry is aware, working on a vessel at sea can be dangerous. Unfortunately thousands of maritime workers are injured each year while performing their jobs, many many of whom lose their lives. These maritime workers and their families are left without a way to earn a living and pay their bills. Under U.S. maritime law, workers and their families have rights to financial compensation if an injury or death occurred while working.

Maritime injury claims fall under a very complex area of U.S. law. Depending on how a worker is classified can determine the size of the financial recovery. For this reason it is essential to speak with an experienced maritime and admiralty lawyer before filing any claim or agreeing to any settlement. There are also very short filing deadlines under maritime law, so time is of the essence.

If you are a maritime worker and have been injured while working you may be eligible for compensation under the Jones Act. In order to protect your rights to file a claim under the Jones Act, it is important to speak with a qualified maritime lawyer with extensive admiralty law experience as quickly as possible. Clay, Massey & Associates, P.C. represents injured maritime workers across the nation.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, illness or death, that seems to have been someone else’s fault, call Clay, Massey & Associates, P.C. at 1-800-487-8669 or complete form at right for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.