FAQ’s

If you are injured in a boating accident, offshore incident, or onboard vessel accident, seek medical attention immediately and report the incident to the appropriate supervisor or employer. If it is safe to do so, photograph the accident scene, record witness names, and preserve relevant evidence, including clothing, personal protective equipment, and incident reports.

Depending on your role and the circumstances of the accident, you may have rights under maritime law, including the Jones Act, the general maritime law, or the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). Jahani Law P.C. represents clients in maritime injury claims and can help assess the applicable law, potential claims, and legal deadlines.

Yes. If you suffer a maritime or offshore injury, report it promptly to your employer or onboard supervisor and follow applicable incident-reporting procedures. Certain serious marine casualties, injuries, deaths, pollution incidents, and vessel damage may also require reporting to the U.S. Coast Guard or National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), depending on the circumstances and applicable regulations.

Jahani Law P.C. helps clients evaluate maritime injury claims, reporting issues, and potential legal rights under the Jones Act and general maritime law. Preserve copies of incident reports and related records, and seek legal advice promptly because reporting requirements and claim deadlines may differ.

Yes. If you suffer a maritime or offshore injury, report it promptly to your employer or onboard supervisor and follow applicable incident-reporting procedures. Certain serious marine casualties, injuries, deaths, pollution incidents, and vessel damage may also require reporting to the U.S. Coast Guard or National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), depending on the circumstances and applicable regulations.

Jahani Law P.C. helps clients evaluate maritime injury claims, reporting issues, and potential legal rights under the Jones Act and general maritime law. Preserve copies of incident reports and related records, and seek legal advice promptly because reporting requirements and claim deadlines may differ.

If you are injured in a maritime accident, offshore incident, or onboard vessel accident, preserving evidence can be important to establishing what happened and supporting your legal claim. When safe and practical, photograph the accident scene and your injuries, obtain witness names and contact details, and keep copies of medical records, incident reports, vessel logs, work records, and relevant communications. Preserve damaged clothing and personal protective equipment, and do not alter or discard potentially relevant physical evidence.

Jahani Law P.C. represents clients in maritime injury litigation and shipping-related disputes. Depending on the circumstances, evidence such as vessel maintenance records, safety procedures, employment records, and accident reports may help establish liability and evaluate potential claims under the Jones Act or general maritime law. Keep the original records and seek legal advice promptly about preserving relevant evidence.

Whether you can return to work while a maritime injury claim is pending depends on your medical condition, your healthcare provider’s advice, the physical demands of your job, and the applicable legal or benefits requirements. Do not resume duties that could worsen your injury without appropriate medical guidance. Keep records of medical restrictions, missed work, lost wages, and communications with your employer.

Jahani Law P.C. assists injured seafarers and maritime workers with claims involving the Jones Act, general maritime law, and other potentially applicable compensation systems. Returning to work does not automatically end a maritime injury claim, but the effect on benefits and damages depends on the facts and applicable law. Seek legal advice about your specific circumstances.

You may qualify as a seaman under the Jones Act if you work aboard a vessel in navigation and have a substantial connection to a vessel or an identifiable fleet of vessels under common ownership or control. Eligibility depends on your duties, the nature and duration of your connection to the vessel, and the circumstances of your employment. Courts evaluate seaman status under applicable legal standards, including the connection-to-a-vessel requirements.

Seamen injured because of employer negligence may have a right to pursue compensation under the Jones Act. Other maritime workers may have claims under general maritime law or benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), depending on their work and circumstances.

Jahani Law P.C. represents clients in maritime injury claims and can assess the facts of an accident, potential legal claims, and applicable deadlines. Contact our office to discuss your situation.

Under U.S. maritime law, a seaman is generally a worker whose duties contribute to the function or mission of a vessel in navigation and who has a substantial employment-related connection to a vessel or an identifiable fleet of vessels. Seamen may include qualifying crew members, marine engineers, deck officers, and other workers whose duties and vessel connection meet the legal requirements. A worker’s job title alone does not determine seaman status.

Seaman status is important because qualifying workers may be entitled to bring negligence claims under the Jones Act and pursue other remedies under general maritime law. Longshore workers and other shore-based maritime employees may instead qualify for benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), depending on their duties and circumstances.

Jahani Law P.C. assists clients with maritime injury claims and can evaluate how a worker’s role, vessel connection, and accident circumstances may affect their legal rights.

Under U.S. maritime law, maintenance and cure is a traditional remedy that may be available to a seaman who becomes ill or injured while serving a vessel, regardless of who was at fault. Maintenance generally provides reasonable living expenses while the seaman recovers, and cure covers reasonable and necessary medical treatment for the qualifying illness or injury. These obligations generally continue until the seaman reaches maximum medical improvement (MMI), subject to applicable legal standards.

Maintenance and cure is separate from a negligence claim under the Jones Act. Depending on the circumstances, an injured seaman may have potential claims for maintenance and cure, Jones Act negligence, or unseaworthiness.

Jahani Law P.C. assists injured seafarers with maritime injury claims and can evaluate potential remedies, supporting evidence, and applicable deadlines. Contact our office to discuss your circumstances.

The Jones Act, unseaworthiness claims, and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) provide different legal remedies for certain maritime injuries.

Jones Act claims: A qualifying seaman may bring a negligence claim against their employer when employer negligence contributes to an injury.

Unseaworthiness claims: A seaman may have a claim against a vessel owner when an unseaworthy vessel, equipment, or appurtenance causes injury. This claim is distinct from Jones Act negligence.

LHWCA benefits: Eligible maritime workers, including certain longshore workers and ship repairers who are not covered as seamen, may qualify for statutory compensation and medical benefits under the LHWCA.

Which law applies depends on the worker’s duties, employment relationship, connection to a vessel, and the circumstances of the injury. Jahani Law P.C. represents clients in maritime injury litigation and can evaluate potential claims, available remedies, and applicable deadlines.

Yes. When a maritime accident results in death, eligible family members or other legally authorized representatives may be able to bring a wrongful death or survival claim, depending on the circumstances and the applicable law. The available claims, eligible beneficiaries, recoverable damages, and filing deadlines may differ under the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA), the Jones Act, general maritime law, or other applicable statutes.

These cases may involve fatal vessel accidents, offshore work incidents, unsafe working conditions, or alleged vessel unseaworthiness. Jahani Law P.C. can review the circumstances of a fatal maritime accident and explain potential legal claims, who may be entitled to pursue them, and the applicable deadlines.

Because wrongful death claims can involve strict time limits and complex jurisdictional issues, seek legal advice promptly.

Depending on the circumstances of a maritime accident, potentially responsible parties may include a vessel owner or operator, an employer, a third-party contractor, an equipment manufacturer, a charterer, or another party whose negligence or wrongful conduct contributed to the injury. The parties who may be held liable depend on their role, the evidence, and the applicable maritime law.

For example, an injured seaman may have a Jones Act negligence claim against an employer, an unseaworthiness claim against a vessel owner when the legal requirements are met, or a claim against a third party responsible for defective equipment or unsafe work practices. Different rules may apply to longshore workers and other maritime employees.

Jahani Law P.C. represents clients in maritime injury litigation, vessel-related accidents, and shipping disputes. We review accident reports, vessel records, contracts, maintenance documents, and other evidence to help assess potential liability and available legal remedies.

Under U.S. maritime law, unseaworthiness generally refers to a vessel, its equipment, or its appurtenances being not reasonably fit for their intended use. A vessel owner may be liable to a qualifying seaman when an unseaworthy condition causes injury. Examples may include defective equipment, unsafe ladders, inadequate safety gear, or dangerous vessel conditions.

Unseaworthiness and negligence are different legal claims. A Jones Act claim generally concerns an employer’s negligence, while an unseaworthiness claim focuses on the vessel’s condition. The legal requirements and available remedies differ, and the facts of each accident matter.

Jahani Law P.C. represents clients in maritime injury litigation involving vessel accidents, unsafe equipment, alleged unseaworthiness, and Jones Act claims. Reviewing vessel inspection records, maintenance logs, photographs, witness statements, and accident reports may help evaluate the circumstances and potential liability.

Deadlines for maritime injury claims depend on the type of claim, the location of the incident, and the law that applies. Under U.S. law, many maritime personal injury and wrongful death actions are subject to a three-year limitation period, but exceptions may apply. Claims under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) generally have separate notice and filing requirements, which can include a one-year deadline to file a claim. Contractual claims and other maritime matters may have different time limits. <Cite refs={[“turn978610search0”,“turn978610search6”]}/>

If you were injured aboard a vessel, while working offshore, or during a maritime operation, do not assume you have three years to act. Jahani Law P.C. assists clients with maritime injury litigation, Jones Act claims, vessel-related accidents, and shipping disputes. Contact our office promptly to discuss the circumstances of your claim, potential legal remedies, and the deadlines that may apply.

Many maritime injury claims and shipping disputes resolve through settlement negotiations, but some proceed to trial when liability, damages, or the available evidence are disputed. The outcome depends on the facts, applicable law, strength of the evidence, and the parties’ willingness to reach an agreement. No particular result can be guaranteed.

Jahani Law P.C. represents clients in maritime litigation, Jones Act injury claims, cargo loss and damage disputes, shipping contract claims, and other transportation matters. We assess the evidence, explain the available legal options, and help clients evaluate settlement proposals and the potential risks of litigation. The decision to accept a settlement remains with the client after considering the available information and legal advice.

Compensation in a maritime injury case depends on the applicable law, the nature of the injury, and the evidence of loss. Depending on the claim, recoverable damages may include past and future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced future earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Certain claims may also allow recovery for other legally recognized losses. Maintenance and cure may be available to qualifying seamen, while eligible maritime workers may have benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA).

The damages available under the Jones Act, general maritime law, the LHWCA, and wrongful death statutes differ. Not every category of compensation is available in every case, and the evidence must support the claimed losses.

Jahani Law P.C. represents clients in maritime injury litigation, Jones Act claims, vessel accidents, and related disputes. We evaluate the facts, available evidence, and potential legal remedies to help clients understand their options.

Injured maritime workers may qualify for different benefits depending on their job duties, employment status, and the circumstances of the accident. The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) may cover eligible longshore workers, ship repairers, and certain other maritime employees who meet the law’s requirements. Qualifying seamen may instead have remedies under the Jones Act and general maritime law. Other workers may be covered by a different workers’ compensation system.

Eligibility depends on both the worker’s status and the nature and location of the injury. Jahani Law P.C. assists clients with maritime injury claims and can help evaluate which legal framework may apply to their circumstances. Contact our office to discuss your situation and potential legal options.

Yes, you may qualify for temporary or permanent disability benefits after a maritime injury, depending on your employment status, medical condition, and the law that applies to your claim. Eligible workers covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) may qualify for disability compensation when an injury affects their ability to work. Qualifying seamen may have different remedies under the Jones Act and general maritime law, including potential claims for lost wages and reduced future earning capacity.

Eligibility, benefit amounts, and duration depend on the applicable legal framework, medical evidence, work restrictions, and other circumstances. Private disability insurance and employer benefits may also be relevant.

Jahani Law P.C. assists injured maritime workers and seafarers with evaluating potential injury claims, disability-related losses, and available legal remedies. Contact our office to discuss your circumstances and the options that may apply.

The cost of hiring a maritime lawyer depends on the nature of the case, its complexity, the work required, and the applicable fee arrangement. Maritime injury claims, Jones Act cases, cargo loss and damage disputes, shipping contract claims, and other admiralty litigation matters may involve different legal services and costs.

Jahani Law P.C. discusses legal fees and payment arrangements with each client based on the specific matter. During an initial consultation, we can discuss the circumstances of your maritime injury or shipping dispute, the services required, and the applicable fees and costs.

Contact Jahani Law P.C. to discuss your maritime legal matter and the fee arrangements available for your case.

You should consider contacting a maritime injury attorney as soon as possible after a vessel accident, offshore injury, or other work-related maritime incident. Early legal advice can help you understand your rights, identify applicable deadlines, preserve evidence, and determine whether a claim may be available under the Jones Act, general maritime law, or the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA).

Important evidence may include vessel logs, accident reports, medical records, witness statements, maintenance records, and employment documents. Prompt action can help preserve relevant evidence, although the steps required will depend on the circumstances.

Jahani Law P.C. represents clients in maritime injury litigation, seaman injury claims, vessel accidents, and shipping-related disputes. Contact our office to discuss your situation, potential legal options, and the deadlines that may apply.

The evidence needed for a maritime injury claim depends on how the accident occurred, the worker’s duties, and the legal claims involved. Helpful documents and evidence may include:

• Medical records, treatment notes, medical bills, and work restrictions.
• Vessel logs, voyage records, accident reports, and incident notifications.
• Photographs or videos of the accident scene, injuries, vessel conditions, and equipment.
• Names and contact details of witnesses, along with any written statements.
• Vessel inspection and maintenance records, safety procedures, and training records.
• Employment records, pay statements, and evidence of lost wages or reduced earning capacity.
• Relevant emails, messages, contracts, and preserved clothing or personal protective equipment.

Jahani Law P.C. represents clients in maritime injury litigation, Jones Act claims, vessel accidents, and related disputes. Keep relevant documents in their original form and avoid altering or discarding potentially important evidence. Our office can review the available records and help identify additional evidence relevant to your claim.