Offshore Serious Injury Attorneys
Offshore Fatalities
If you have lost a loved one in a work-related accident offshore, you have had to cope with one of life's most traumatic ordeals. Getting back on your feet is a slow process after a big loss. Many fatal accidents on ships and oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico and off all U.S. coasts are caused by employer negligence, such as lack of proper safety equipment, lack of crew training, unsafe working conditions or failure to administer proper medical treatment. The law is on the side of the families of victims of offshore fatalities caused by the negligence of others, but it's important to consult an experienced offshore injury attorney who is knowledgeable about wrongful death claims and the
Death on the High Seas Act.
The Death on the High Seas Act is a federal law that protects families whose loved ones have perished in work-related accidents three nautical miles or more off the shore of any U.S. state or territory. Also called DOHSA, the Death on the High Seas Act permits the family of a deceased seaman to file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover damages for economic losses and emotional suffering that the death of a loved one causes.
At Arnold & Itkin LLP, we are aggressive advocates for victims of fatal offshore accidents and their families in
Texas,
Louisiana,
Alabama and
Mississippi and across the Gulf of Mexico as well as in all other coastal states, including
Florida,
California,
Oregon,
Washington and many others. Contact an
offshore injury attorney toll free at (888) 346-5024 for a free consultation or reach us by using our online contact form.
Fatal Offshore Accidents
At our firm, we represent the families of maritime workers who have lost their lives in fatal offshore accidents. We can handle claims involving falls, explosions and fires, fatal
head injuries, electrocutions, sinking or capsizing of a vessel and other accidents caused by the negligence of others. We use our experience with the Death on the High Seas Act and other relevant laws to protect our clients' rights and help them seek justice following their tragic loss.
Under the Death on the High Seas Act, the deceased seaman's spouse, child, parent or dependent relative may file a wrongful death claim seeking damages from a negligent employer or other party. Monetary damages are based on the amount of benefit that the person filing the claim would have received from the deceased maritime worker. For example, a spouse can recover the value of the financial contribution a deceased maritime worker would have made to the household, if they had lived. A dependent child can recover for the loss of parental guidance.
Common reasons to file a claim under DOHSA include fire or explosions, inadequate maintenance, improper handling of cargo, faulty heavy equipment, and sinking or capsizing of a boat or vessel due to ship defects and adverse weather.
Contact an Offshore Injury Lawyer Today
At Arnold & Itkin LLP, we hold maritime employers accountable when offshore accidents caused by negligence result in fatalities. If you have a lost a loved one who died accidentally while working on a ship or vessel, please contact an experienced offshore injury attorney at our law office. We fight hard for our clients, protecting their legal rights and helping them seek justice during difficult times. Through our years in practice, we have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements or verdicts. We are ready to see how we can assist you.
Contact an offshore injury lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP for a free consultation regarding your offshore fatality case.
