Charleston Maritime Accident Attorneys
Whether you are a dockworker or serve in the merchant marine, you know how important safety is on the docks and out at sea. Even the smallest maritime accident can lead to serious and life-altering injuries. At Richard Wern Lawyers, with offices in North Charleston and St. George, we protect the rights of maritime accident victims throughout South Carolina. If you have suffered a seaman's or longshoreman's injury, we can help you get proper medical care and pursue full financial compensation.
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Disabled seamen are entitled to a variety of benefits under workers' compensation and the Jones Act. This includes maintenance and cure benefits. If you are not receiving these benefits, you are not getting the full extent of compensation you deserve. With over thirty years of experience protecting the rights of maritime accident victims, we understand the full extent of benefits you are entitled to, and we know how to make proper claims for them.
Maritime injuries can result from a wide range of accidents, both on the docks and at sea, including dangerous falls, explosions, an electrocutions. Regardless of the type of maritime accident, if you have suffered a serious injury, it is important that you get the medical care you need. In addition to taking care of your legal concerns, we will make sure you have access to medical professionals who can take care of your injuries, including:
Workers' Compensation and Third Party Claims
The same laws that govern other workers do not always govern the victims of maritime accidents. While most workers are limited to workers' compensation benefits, many seamen, dockworkers, and longshoremen are able to make addition personal injury claims. We will help you explore all your options for a full financial recovery.
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You may be uncertain about the future after your maritime accident, but you do not have to go through this difficult time on your own. With offices in North Charleston and St. George, we represent injured maritime workers up and down the South Carolina coast. Contact us today for a free initial consultation regarding your maritime accident.
