Admiralty Law

Tampa Maritime Law Attorneys

admiralityJust as is the case with incidents arising on dry land, there are special and specific laws governing accidents, injuries, and mishaps that occur on the high seas. Maritime and admiralty laws govern boating accidents, cruise ship injuries, and any other mishap that might occur on the ocean. In the event that something does happen, you will need a lawyer experienced in the practice of maritime law to ensure that your rights are protected.

Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore Is The Florida Admiralty Law Attorney You Need

Even if you were injured through working on a sea vessel, special admiralty laws may apply to your situation and affect how and when you should proceed. If you don’t act quickly, you may lose the right to be adequately compensated for your injuries.

With decades of experience in this area, Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore is a top-rated Florida maritime injury law firm with the judgment and experience to help you decide on the best course of action. While the attorneys of Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore can’t make any guarantees (no attorney can!), they do offer a free consultation to go over your details and suggest your best course of action.

In addition to covering boating accidents and cruise ship accidents, the firm also handles workplace accidents and incidents arising from long shore and harbor work.

It’s especially important to ensure that you hire a lawyer with considerable knowledge of and experience with maritime law, because, very often, such cases involve more than local or state laws. Depending on where the incident occurs, federal and international laws may have special bearing on your case. Inadequate knowledge may seriously impact your case.

Consistently named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Law Firms in America and commended by satisfied clients, who have offered the firm high praise, Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore is recognized for its reputation and excellence. Just as importantly, the firm’s attorneys love their work. They have a passion for the open sea and for the laws governing it, so you can be sure you’ll receive professional and knowledgeable representation.

If you have been injured, call now to arrange your free consultation with one of our Tampa maritime law attorneys at 1-800-360-6439 or fill out the form online and one of our lawyers will contact you.