Maritime and Longshore Accidents

Southern California Maritime Injury Accident Claims

If you or a member of your family has suffered a severe or fatal injury at sea, contact an experienced attorney at The McClellan Law Firm in San Diego. Our familiarity with the challenges of complex accident litigation, together with our understanding of federal maritime law, can represent a significant advantage in recovering the compensation you need in a maritime accident.

We handle personal injury and wrongful death claims on behalf of clients in such maritime accident cases as the following:

• Injuries caused by the vessel's unseaworthiness
• Injuries caused by the negligence of an owner, captain, skipper, or pilot
• Accidents resulting from falling overhead objects or poorly secured equipment
• Capsized vessel accidents
• Loss of a deckhand, steward, or officer overboard
• Cruise ship accidents and assaults involving passengers, seamen, stewards, officers, or other shipboard employees
• Harbor accidents involving tugs, barges, tour boats, commuter ferries, or other vessels operating in or near seaports
• Ship repair and maintenance accidents above or below the waterline
• Waterfront accidents involving longshoremen, freight handlers, crane operators, or other terminal workers

The litigation of personal injury and wrongful death cases under maritime law is procedurally different from the presentation of similar injury claims in land-based accidents. In many cases, the differences favor the plaintiff. Our understanding of the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, and other maritime statutes can help you and your family benefit from these advantages.

Whether the injury in your case took place on a supertanker, a whale-watching tour, or a fishing trawler, our lawyers can analyze your case and identify the most promising ways to maximize its value. At the same time, our carefully limited caseload allows us to give you all of the prompt and personalized attention your situation requires.

For a free consultation about your legal options in any personal injury or wrongful death claim in a maritime accident, contact The McClellan Law Firm in San Diego for a free consultation.