Admiralty & Maritime Injury

Many of those who work and play on or around the water, whether on inland rivers and lakes or on the open seas, wouldn’t trade that life for any other. But working or playing on the water can be dangerous and lead to accidents resulting in disability, injury, or even death. For example, a boating accident may occur due to a drunk boat driver hitting another boat or wrecking his own boat, injuring the passengers. Fishermen or water-skiers may be injured on the water by passing barges or other recreational boats. Boat equipment may be defective, resulting in injury. A loved one may drown after falling off a dock at a neighbor’s house. A crew member of a barge may be seriously hurt when working on the barge or transferring to another boat. If such injuries occur, the person injured or their family may be due compensation. Typical personal injury concepts apply to cases involving people who are injured on the water, such as fisherman, recreational boaters, and skiers. However, because the injuries occur on the water, Federal maritime law applies. Accordingly, such cases require the assistance of an attorney with knowledge and skill in maritime law. The attorneys at Jehl Law Group have experience in representing boaters injured in accidents on the water. We will gladly provide you with a free consultation if you or a loved one was hurt while boating or working on a river, lake, or sea.