Fishing boat work is difficult and dangerous. Fishermen work around the clock and in heavy weather. The equipment can malfunction. Lines and wires can part because they are under heavy loads. The deck can be slippery from the catch. The boat owner has an obligation to provide a clean and safe place for fishermen to work. If you are injured on a fishing boat, you may be a “Jones Act Seaman”, entitled to special protection under the law.
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THE KAPLAN/BOND GROUP is recognized as one of the nation’s leading Jones Act law firms representing the legal needs of seamen throughout the United States. Our lawyers have more than 30 years of trial experience in the very complex area of maritime and admiralty law.
An Uncommon Area of the Law Requires Uncommon Experience
If you have been injured while earning your living at sea, it is important to understand that admiralty and maritime law is not like common law. There are nuances and differences that even the most experienced trial attorneys don’t know, unless they have worked in cases involving Jones Act claims. Our firm offers maritime law experience.