Admiralty/Maritime
If you are injured at sea while boating recreationally or working on a commercial sailing vessel, fishing boat, ferry or tugboat, or if you suffer an injury when a vessel is docked, the attorneys at Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf have the experience to help maximize your recovery and protect your rights. Choosing an attorney who understands the Jones Act, maintenance and cure, seaworthiness, and general maritime law is critical to obtaining compensation when you are injured at sea. Damages may include: lost past and future wages, medical care and expenses, pain and suffering, and punitive damages.
The attorneys at Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf are not only boating enthusiasts, but also have successfully represented clients against international corporations, regional water transportation companies, and local commercial fishing boats. There is no fee to you unless and until we obtain a cash recovery on your behalf. Don’t delay! Under the Jones Act, you must make a written notice of claim to your employer within 30 days of the accident. If you or a loved one has been hurt on a vessel or in navigable waters, call us for a no obligation, free consultation to learn how we can help you navigate the treacherous waters of an admiralty or maritime claim.
The attorneys at Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf are not only boating enthusiasts, but also have successfully represented clients against international corporations, regional water transportation companies, and local commercial fishing boats. There is no fee to you unless and until we obtain a cash recovery on your behalf. Don’t delay! Under the Jones Act, you must make a written notice of claim to your employer within 30 days of the accident. If you or a loved one has been hurt on a vessel or in navigable waters, call us for a no obligation, free consultation to learn how we can help you navigate the treacherous waters of an admiralty or maritime claim.