Tug Boat & Barge AccidentsFlorida Panhandle Maritime Attorney Handling Barge and Tug Boat AccidentsServing Clients Worldwide in Maritime Law for Over 40 YearsTug boats are designed to tow or push barges with maximum power and fuel capacity. The dangerous working conditions put crew at risk of serious injuries from slipping on wet decks, tripping over wire ropes stretching across tug boats, and other serious hazards. At the Law Offices of John W. Merting, P.A., we vigorously protect seamen seriously injured in barge tug boat accidents. Attorney John W. Merting has more than 40 years of experience and is the first lawyer in the Florida Panhandle to be board certified in admiralty and maritime law by The Florida Bar. We devote all the necessary resources to each case as we help injured workers and families with wrongful death claims obtain fair compensation under the Jones Act and federal maritime law. Attorney John Merting has successfully handled hundreds of claims for workers injured at sea or on inland waterways, including those injured in barge or tug boat accidents. Contact us today for a free initial consultation and discover how we can help you. Protecting Barge and Tug Boat Workers and Their FamiliesAttorney Merting's 40 year experience in admiralty, maritime and personal injury law has positioned our law firm to handle complicated maritime accidents worldwide, including barge and tug boat accidents. Each case is unique, so we take a hands-on approach, examining every piece of evidence to develop a clear understanding of the specific factors leading to our client's tug boat or barge accident, such as:
Whether you are a deckhand, a captain, a cook, or an engineer, if you were injured while working, we are prepared to protect your future. Workers injured on tug boats and barges may be entitled to collect compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, vocational retraining, and other needs under federal law. Injured seamen may be able to obtain additional compensation when employers fail to maintain a safe working environment or when another crew member's negligence caused a serious accident. Schedule a Free Initial ConsultationContact us today to schedule a free initial consultation. From law offices near Pensacola, Florida, Mr. Merting represents clients nationwide and worldwide who have been injured at sea. Call for an Initial Consultation at No Charge |
- Commercial Fishing Accidents
- Passenger Injuries
- Shipyard, Dock & Pier Accidents
- Tug Boat & Barge Accidents
- Jones Act / Unseaworthiness Claims
- Seaman's Claims
- Cruise Ship Accidents
- Cruise Ship Assaults
- Yacht Accidents
- Recreational Boating / Diving Injuries
- Workers' Compensation
- Career-Ending Injuries
- Wrongful Death
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Brain Injuries
- Federal Tort Claims Act
- Special Needs Trusts and Medicare Set-Asides
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