Gainesville, Ocala and Bushnell Maritime Injury Attorney

Florida Admiralty Law and Maritime Lawyer

Boating accidents and shipping accidents are an issue in Florida because of the state’s extensive coastline and popularity for recreational boating as well as necessity for shipping and transportation by sea. When an injury or accident occurs on or off shore, an attorney may be able to help you collect compensation by filing a maritime injury claim on your behalf.

If you are a seaman currently in the service of a ship, and you were injured during the performance of your duties, you may be entitled to receive compensation for food, lodging, medical care and wages. This is covered under the Jones Act. If you were a passenger of a ship or a boat and were injured, you may be able to hold the boat owner liable. By working with a maritime lawyer, you have the chance to file a claim to receive financial compensation.

At the Law Offices of Robert G. Whittel, we serve clients throughout Florida who have been injured in a shipping accident or a boating accident. We have offices in Ocala, Bushnell and Gainesville and deal with all types of maritime injuries and accidents. If you are looking for an attorney who can and will uphold your rights and safeguard your interests in regards to your maritime claim, look no further than Florida maritime lawyer Robert G. Whittel.

United States Admiralty and Maritime Law

U.S. Admiralty and Maritime laws govern navigation and shipping, including commercial and recreational vessels. These laws include state and federal regulations and provisions regarding commerce, seamen, piracy, docks, piers, insurance, canals and more. Attorney Whittel has a broad understanding of these laws as well as the Jones Act, which covers seamen in particular.

Regardless of your injuries or what caused them, by consulting attorney Whittel, you have the chance to understand what you’re up against and what can be done to help ensure you receive compensation for your injuries. We deal with a broad range of recreational and commercial boating and shipping claims, including injuries and deaths resulting from:

• Piloting error
• Mechanical failure
• Accidents (slip and fall)
• Hazardous and unsafe conditions

When a boat owner’s negligence leads to an injury or death, legal action can be taken to help the victim or the surviving family members obtain financial compensation for medical care, lost wages and emotional pain and suffering.

Contact Florida maritime lawyer Robert G. Whittel today!