Maritime Injury Lawyer

Boating / Maritime Accident & Injury Attorneys serving the entire United States.

Dax Garza has handled maritime injury cases for many years, taking several of them to trial and obtaining significant recoveries for his clients.  If you are a member of the crew of a vessel in navigation or work on or near a body of water and get hurt, you may qualify for compensation under the Jones Act or another maritime law.  You will need to speak with a lawyer who understands the language of working at sea and knows the laws that govern maritime work.

General maritime law can involve claims for maintenance and cure and vessel unseaworthiness. General maritime law enables a plaintiff to pursue a strict liability cause of action for product liability claims.  It also provides a remedy for wrongful death and negligence for non-seamen injured while working on the water.  This would also be how a maritime worker would pursue his case against a responsible third party.

A Jones Act claim must generally be brought within three years of the injury, unless the statute of limitations is shortened by contract or a separate law governing the location of the accident. Because some laws and contracts can shorten the time within which you are able to file your lawsuit, if you have been injured on a vessel and would like more information about your rights, then contact our experienced Jones Act Attorneys at the maritime law firm of Dax F. Garza, PC by email at info@daxgarzalaw.com.

Contact  the law office of Dax F. Garza, P.C. for skilled legal representation during your maritime injury claim.