Maritime Lawyers

Maritime Lawyers are lawyers that are specially trained in the areas of Maritime Law. As with any other law specialty, Maritime Law has a set of codes, statutes, and precedents that set it distinctly apart from other types of law practices. Finding a lawyer who specializes in the specifics is essential when dealing with maritime matters.

Many maritime lawyers work on cases involving worker compensation in case of injury to a worker on the seas. The laws for these situations differ from those governing worker injury and compensation in a regular court of law; therefore, specialized lawyers are needed in order to ensure that a worker is fairly compensated for being placed in any kind of unsafe working condition.

As with other divisions of the law, there are micro-specialties contained within the broader spectrum of maritime law that certain maritime lawyers specialize in. There are those who focus on worker compensation and there are those that focus on injury claims by passengers on vessels, such as people who are injured on a cruise ship. These are very similar to the lawyers you see promoting their business of personal injury claims for automobile accidents. The difference is that these attorneys are trained in the specialized nature of maritime law. There are also maritime lawyers who specialize in trade and customs laws and international shipping laws. These areas can get particularly complex and many corporations that are involved in international shipping need to retain the services of a very competent lawyer to protect their interests.

The problems that are created whenever you are dealing with the law can be enormous if you hire the wrong type of lawyer. There are many lawyers willing to take on any case simply for the income, but this is serving their best interests and not the interests of their clients. Also, many lawyers are retained by insurance companies or employers to serve their larger interests. If an individual ever has the need for an attorney for a matter that involves maritime law, it is absolutely critical to find a lawyer that is proficient and educated in matters involving the sea.

Most people wouldn't think about hiring a divorce lawyer for a criminal case, and yet people would consider hiring a regular worker's lawyer rather than a maritime lawyer for a worker injury case at sea. The laws governing injuries and the like at sea are very specific and there are many differences. In order to ensure that your best interests are addressed and represented, it is highly recommended to hire a maritime lawyer.  You should also remember that, if you are going up against a former employer in a lawsuit that touches upon maritime law, they will surely have retained a lawyer that specializes in that area. The only way to arm yourself and have a fighting chance in such a situation is to hire a maritime lawyer. That way, you and the company can be on equal footing and there is a much higher chance of the case being decided fairly and justly.

We, at the Ogletree Abbott Law Firm, have specialized attorneys who are prepared to handle your Maritime case. Call us today to set up an appointment and discuss your options.