Maritime Injuries

Charleston Maritime Injury Attorney

South Carolina Jones Act Lawsuit Lawyer

If you are a sailor who was been injured while working in navigable waters, you need a seasoned maritime injury attorney who can help you get compensation for your injuries.

At the Law Office of Mark C. Tanenbaum, P.A., we have experience helping sailors recover money to help them heal from their injuries. Contact our firm to set up an appointment with a Charleston maritime injury attorney. With more than 30 years of experience, we can help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

The Jones Act and Its Benefits

The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, provides compensation for seamen who are injured at sea. The act defines a seaman as a sailor, mariner or person whose business is navigating the ship or who assists in its conduct, maintenance or service.

Under the Jones Act, a seaman is entitled to maintenance and cure for maritime injuries. Maintenance is a set amount of money each day, which can range between $10 per day and your normal wage. Cure is the cost of medical expenses, rehabilitation and hospitalization, until you have reached your maximum physical recovery.

In addition to maintenance and cure, if you have a valid unseaworthiness or negligence claim, you may be able to receive further compensation. The Jones Act provides compensation for your maritime injuries if they were the result of negligence by the vessel's owner, masters or your coworkers.

At the Law Office of Mark C. Tanenbaum, P.A., we have experience helping clients get the compensation with a Jones Act lawsuit. We can help negotiate your maintenance and cure. If your accident was the result of an unseaworthy vessel or negligence, we can help you bring a claim for your maritime injury.

Contact an Experienced Charleston Maritime Injury Attorney

If you have been injured in navigable waters, it is important to contact an experienced maritime law attorney. At the Law Office of Mark C. Tanenbaum, we can answer your questions about your rights as a seaman. We are ready to help negotiate your settlement and get you the financial assistance you need to recover.