The United States constitution grants jurisdiction to U.S. federal courts over maritime matters. If you or a loved one has been injured while serving on a vessel or offshore oil rig, you have rights that need to be defended. You need to contact an attorney who is familiar with Maritime matters and can fight for your rights. The attorneys at Johnson Law Group have years of experience in Maritime law and can help you with any needs you may have.
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Contact the Johnson Law Group if you have:
- Been injured while at sea and haven’t received the justice you deserve
- Have a loved one who has been injured or killed while working at sea
Article III, Section 2 of the United States Constitution grants original jurisdiction to U.S. federal courts over maritime matters. Maritime law, or admirality law, is the body of law that governs maritime matters in the United States. Its statutes are part of the United States Code (28 U.S.C. § 1333), and govern navigation, shipping, and overseas injuries. In general, maritime laws apply to vessels that are registered in the U.S. (although exceptions exist) or in cases where the claimed injury occurred in U.S. territorial waters.
A case at maritime law generally centers on the negligent or deliberate violation by an employer or other responsible party of three specific laws:
- the Jones Act
- the Public Vessels Act
- the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA)
These laws apply to all seagoing workplaces, including vessels, vehicles, and fixed sea installations such as oil platforms.
If you have suffered an injury due to employer negligence while at sea — whether in United States territorial waters or on the high seas — an experienced maritime attorney from one of the nation’s leading maritime law firms can provide you with the help you need to obtain compensation.
Contact an expert maritime lawyer of Johnson Law Group by e-mail or by calling Nick Johnson at 1-888-311-5522.
