Admiralty/Jones Act/Maritime
We provide vessel owners and operators defense of personal injury, Jones Act, occupational and toxic tort (i.e., asbestos, benzene) litigation brought by seamen, passengers and longshoremen, truck drivers and other non-employees. We understand the issues inherent in claims arising from the transportation, damage and loss of cargo and related commercial matters. We have a long history of experience in vessel collision and hull loss damage cases. The firm also represents numerous marinas in connection with personal injury and vessel related claims. We have a long history of working with the London Market Insurers and the domestic insurance market.