Florida Commercial Fisherman Injury Attorneys
Life as a commercial fisherman in Florida. It is the stuff of dreams, as in a Charles Dickens novel, where the hero is completely free to be himself, no regrets, and one to answer to. Unfortunately with this freedom comes great risk. Risk of illness or injury at sea, or risk of never returning home, due to an accident because of the unpredictability of the sea.
As a seaman, or someone who makes their living on a boat, commercial fisherman are protected under maritime law. Both the Jones Act and the Death on the High Seas Act protect sailors and their families in the event of injury or death. Seamen who are injured at sea are entitled to medical benefits, compensation for lost income including food, shelter, and wages, and compensation - including pain and suffering - for any injuries. Families of commercial fisherman lost at sea may file suit against the employer under both acts. Although monetary compensation can never bring a loved one back, it can ease any financial burden and help promote a better lifestyle for survivors of those who lost their lives at sea. At Farah and Farah our skilled Florida commercial fisher accident lawyers have extensive knowledge of maritime law. We have helped clients and at no additional cost, as there is no fee until the case is won.
If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed, you are entitled to special benefits under maritime laws. You should consult a Jacksonville commercial fisher injury attorney who knows these laws and will fight for you so that you can receive all that you are entitled to. If you have lost a loved one who was a commercial fisherman, you have special rights endowed by the Federal Government to ease the pain of your loss.
At Farah and Farah, our Jacksonville Florida commercial fisher injury attorneys know the risks or being a commercial fisherman. We have made significant recoveries for our maritime law clients, including a multi million dollar recovery, and we will fight to get you the best possible recovery in your case. And there is never the burden of legal fees to our clients, because never charge any until we win your case, even for the initial consultation.
For a free consultation on your maritime law accident lawsuit, call our Jacksonville office and speak with one of our skilled Florida admiralty law attorneys at 1.800.611.0478