Welcome
Parker Waichman Alonso LLP has been successfully helping maritime
injury victims for more than 20 years. Our attorneys
know that maritime injuries can be life-changing,
turning a routine day at sea into a devastating trip
to the emergency room. Many of these injuries are
preventable, however, and when you become severely
hurt because of a boating accident, or unsafe
working conditions at a port or at sea, you deserve
justice – and you need legal help from an
experienced maritime lawyer.
Maritime law is complex–there are several different
sets of rules governing water-related injuries, such
as the Jones Act, the
Longshore and Harbor Workers'
Compensation Act, the
Death on the High Seas Act,
and general maritime doctrine. Determining which
legislation is applicable is essential to preparing
a successful case – and not all lawyers are familiar
with the intricacies of each law. At Parker Waichman
Alonso LLP, we know the laws because we've been
working with them for two decades – and we evaluate
each situation carefully to make sure we present an
appropriate and effective case on your behalf. We
have successfully recovered damages for clients
including maintenance and cure, past and future
medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and
suffering.
We understand that whether you're a
harbor worker,
fisherman or
longshoreman, your ability to earn a
living or resume your daily life may be seriously
compromised by an accident on the water. At Parker
Waichman Alonso LLP, our most important goal is to
help you get your life back on track – and we have a
20-year track record of success to help make that
happen.
If you have suffered a maritime injury, please
submit our online form or call 1-800-LAW-INFO
(1-800-529-4636) for help with your case. We handle
maritime law claims from port cities along the U.S.
Eastern Seaboard, including
New York,
Philadelphia,
Wilmington DE,
Baltimore,
Norfolk,
Charleston,
Savannah,
Jacksonville FL,
Fort Lauderdale FL and
Miami.
Filing an Admiralty Law Claim for Damages
Accidents that occur at sea are known as admiralty accidents. Admiralty laws cover a wide range of maritime occupations and lay out guidelines for recovering damages, collecting benefits and assigning liability for negligence. People who work on many types of vessels qualify for the same rights and protections as traditional sailors.
The primary admiralty laws are the Jones Act,
Death on the High Seas Act and the
Longshoremen and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases of admiralty accidents and injuries. Sometimes, state laws or international treaties apply, depending on where the accident occurred, where the ship is registered, and where the parties are citizens.
When filing a claim under the Jones Act or general maritime law, a seaman can designate that the claim be placed on the admiralty docket or the civil docket. That's why choosing a lawyer experienced in the complexities of admiralty law is important to determine your best legal strategy.
We are listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. The Bar Register lists only the most distinguished practices - those that have achieved an AV rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. The highest levels of legal ability and professional standards of conduct.
Jerrold Parker, founding partner of Parker Waichman Alonso LLP, holds a Five Dragon Rating from Law Dragon - the highest rating possible.
Membership limited to trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience and excellence in Advocacy by achieving a trial verdict, award or settlement in the amount of One Million Dollars or more.
