Boat / vessel injury

An injury on a boat or other vessel involves complex law

We have the experience and in-depth understanding to help offshore injury victims seek the compensation they deserve. Call 1-800-488-5227 and connect with a lawyer who fights for clients. William Gee III is a skilled negotiator who also can aggressively argue a boat / vessel injury case in a court of law if necessary, who won't back down, because you deserve justice!

Recreational boat or vessel accidents are generally covered by general maritime tort law. If the person injured in the boat accident was working on the boat, the individual may be classified as a seaman and qualify for protection under the Jones Act. Recent rulings have modified the definition of what qualifies as a vessel. Workers who may not previously have been classified as seamen may now have that protection for their boat, vessel, or other offshore injury.

Contact the Law Office of William Gee III for a boat or vessel accident injury at work

Don't delay. An experienced offshore lawyer in the Gulf region can advise you of your rights. Contact us online now or call 1-800-488-5227. The initial consultation is free. William Gee III has in-depth experience protecting the rights of seamen, floorhands, crane operators, derrick operators, and other offshore and maritime workers.

Learn more about the laws relating to boat and vessel accident injury

In addition to maritime and offshore workers' claims against their employers for injuries, non-employment related and recreational boat accidents occur frequently, both in territorial state waters and on the high seas. Negligence claims arising from these types of vessel and boating accidents are usually covered by general maritime law. If a death occurs at sea, maritime laws provide surviving members of the victim's family potential remedies, under Death on the High Seas Act, Jones Act, or general maritime law; if the related incident occurs in state waters, state law may supplement the maritime law.