Wrongful death

Fighting on behalf of families of wrongful death victims

Maritime law has specific provisions for wrongful death cases. Call us at 1-800-488-5227 for a free initial consultation. We understand what you're going through and handle these cases with utmost sensitivity.

If you lost a loved one in an offshore accident, you and your family may have potential remedies through the Death on the High Seas Act. In some wrongful death cases, a vessel owner may try to invoke the Limitation of Liability Act in order to limit the compensation a family is awarded.

Contact the Law Office of William Gee III for help in your maritime wrongful death case

A wrongful death can be troubling, stressful and overwhelming. We understand how difficult it is to lose a loved one who may be the family breadwinner. Contact us online today or call 1-800-488-5227. The initial consultation is free. This is no time to rely on a law firm that does not focus squarely on offshore injury law. Turn to William Gee III.

Learn more about recovery for wrongful death

What claims and remedies a family or beneficiary has for the wrongful death of a seaman or other individual under maritime and admiralty law depends on the deceased's status and where the death occurred. This is a particularly complicated area of maritime law with many inconsistencies as to who may recover what as a result of the death of a loved one caused by negligence at sea or on water. Survivors and legal beneficiaries may consult with an attorney. Different wrongful death schemes and laws intersect with each other.