Chicago Admiralty Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyers
Federal law often provides for the rights and benefits of maritime workers who are injured on the job. For example, a federal law known as the Jones Act, in addition to general admiralty and maritime law, covers members of the crew of vessels in navigation such as tows, barges, cruise ships, casino boats, container ships, tugs, dredges and fishing boats in U.S. waters. It provides benefits for covered employees, including the cost of maintenance and cure, land other categories of damages.
Legal Information About Maritime Accidents
If the injury was the result of poor crew training or lack of seaworthiness or caused by inadequate maintenance or other negligence, an injured maritime worker may be eligible to file a claim under the Jones Act and general admiralty and maritime law. At our Chicago law firm, Rapoport Law Offices, P.C., our Illinois maritime accident lawyers represent injured seamen and others in injury claims. Because the Jones Act covers only those workers who meet the definition of "seamen"; our attorneys advise people about their eligibility for compensation under this law.
Contact A Chicago Maritime Injury Lawyer Now!
If you have been injured in the from a maritime accident, Rapoport Law Office can help you. Please EMAIL or call now (877) 216-4213 for an immediate, no obligation, consultation with our experienced maritime accident attorneys.
Representing Injured Seamen In Chicago
We represent workers injured on barges on Lake Michigan and its tributaries, and Chicago River tour boats, ore boats, Great Lakes ferries, riverboat casinos and other vessels on navigable waters. We also represent clients whose loved one died as a result of the negligence of the owner or operator of a ship or other vessel. Because our law firm carefully selects the cases we take, each client can be assured of focused attention to their case and significant personal contact with one or more of our personal injury attorneys.
Trial Attorneys for Jones Act Cases
Jones Act cases are tried before juries (unlike workers' compensation cases); therefore it is important that attorneys practicing in this area of the law be fully qualified to proceed to trial. One reason we are able to build strong and compelling cases is the firm's extensive resources, which allow us to consult with experts and specialists to learn how a maritime employer's negligence contributed to our client's injuries.
To speak with one of our Illinois maritime accident lawyers, contact us for a free initial consultation. Based in Cook County, we serve clients throughout Illinois, Wisconsin and beyond.
