Help for Fisherman

Fishing is a challenging and dangerous profession; fishermen work long hours surrounded by potentially hazardous equipment and an ever-changing marine environment. A faulty fishing net or crane, a vessel ill-equipped for a storm, or inexperienced and fatigued crew can all cause serious injuries – sometimes even death.

Parker Waichman Alonso LLP has been successfully helping maritime injury victims for more than 20 years. Our attorneys have represented many fishermen, and we know that you work too hard to have your livelihood destroyed by on-the-job injuries that weren't your fault. Many fishing injuries are caused by defective equipment, but other factors include:

• Fatigue;
• An unseaworthy boat or ship;
• Lack of prompt medical attention when the vessel fails to put into port quickly enough following an injury;

Regardless of what contributed to your injury, if you are hurt on the job as a fisherman, specific laws govern what type of claim you may file for compensation. Most fishing injuries are covered by the Jones Act. However, getting the compensation you are entitled to isn't always easy. Insurance companies often attempt to stop paying maintenance and cure before you have fully recovered from your injuries. You need help from a law firm that understands the legal issues involved – and that can fight on your behalf to secure adequate compensation.

The life of a fisherman isn't easy – but when you're injured, you shouldn't have to face the additional challenge of a complicated legal battle alone. Fishing injuries can be severe, and may limit your ability to continue working or resume your normal life. 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 injury while working as a fisherman, 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.