Maritime & Longshore Worker Accidents

When handling an injury claim under maritime law or the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, our Staten Island firm does not hesitate to spend the money to hire internationally renowned medical and scientific experts to prove exactly what happened and document the extent of our client's losses. Lawyers from our maritime law group, led by attorney Anthony Bisignano, have the experience and knowledge to effectively pursue these complex and difficult claims on behalf of seamen and harbor workers. From offices on Staten Island our maritime law attorneys serve clients throughout New York City, New Jersey and, for select cases, nationwide.

Maritime law and the Jones Act

Injured seamen (a broad category including employees working on a cruise ship, ferry, harbor boat, tugboat, barge or other commercial vessel) are able, under maritime law and the Jones Act, to file injury claims in federal courts. The Jones Act provides for maintenance and cure for any injured seaman (medical and living expenses during recovery from an injury). In a case where the ship's owner, the captain or another employee of the shipping company was negligent in a way that caused the injury, the seaman may also sue for damages.

The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

Where maritime law and the Jones Act cover accidental injuries suffered at sea, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) provides compensation for those injured while engaged in loading or unloading vessels, or in the construction or repair of ships.

An attorney for injured seamen and harbor workers

Mr. Bisignano is committed to the rights of working people, including those in the maritime industry. If you have been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in a maritime accident, he will be happy to help you determine how you should proceed, and whether you will benefit from hiring a lawyer. It is extremely important to consult with a maritime law attorney as soon as possible after any accidental injury, in order to preserve evidence and build the strongest case possible. If you would like to speak with Mr. Bisignano or another member of our firm, call 888-SI ACCIDENT (888-742-2243) or e-mail our office and arrange a free consultation. If you are unable to travel, we will visit you in your home or hospital. If we take your case, we will launch an immediate investigation and, of course, we charge no fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

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