Maritime Accidents
If you have been injured at sea or while working in harbor operations, you may be entitled to compensation.
Seafaring is a demanding — and at times dangerous — profession. Fortunately, seamen enjoy extensive rights to compensation if they are injured while working at sea. They are entitled to compensation for the consequences of the accident in the same way as those injured in traffic accidents — regardless of whether the accident was caused by error or negligence.
Seamen who are injured in an accident may be entitled to:
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to the accident, such as medical bills, ambulance transport, medication, physiotherapy, and more
- Loss of income after salary rights end, until recovery or stabilization
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability compensation
- Legal costs (mostly covered)
- Other financial losses
Because seafarers' rights to compensation are so extensive, it is important to pursue your claim to ensure you receive what you are entitled to. Get a free case evaluation today.