Maritime Law

Schwartz Law Firm's maritime attorneys have extensive knowledge of the laws designed to protect maritime workers throughout Louisiana, Texas and Gulfport, Mississippi. If you are a dockworker, a longshoreman, or if you work on a ship or vessel or otherwise perform services associated with the sea, you may qualify for special maritime worker benefits under federal labor laws.

We will fight for your rights in court under what's known as The Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, which protects you if you work on or near water or on a fixed platform over navigable waters and are injured. This federal statute is a fault-free compensation act, meaning you will receive indemnity and possible medical benefits regardless of employer fault.

If your case involves negligence, we can help access your rights under the Jones Act. By providing a safety violation against your employer, you may be able to collect additional benefits. We can also show your permanent physical restrictions and then prove your true wage earning capacity prior to injury.

Also, if you are injured while on a military installation anywhere in the world outside of the United States, you may also qualify for benefits under federal law. If you are an injured dockworkers, injured on a military base or an injured seamen, contact us to find out how we can help you.