Maritime Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Florida Lawyer Serving Clients Worldwide

"Workers' compensation" is often used to refer to any case in which an employee seeks damages for an on-the-job injury.  At the Law Offices of John W. Merting, P.A., we concentrate on claims arising from maritime employment, many of which are covered by the Jones Act and unseaworthiness claims.

Attorney Merting also handles third party claims involving longshoremen and harborworkers under the Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act(LHWCA).  This party claims involve not only gaining compensation from an employer, but also from negligent parties other than the employer, such as the manufacturer of a defective product, or an employee of a different employer.  If you or a family member have a workers' compensation claim under state or federal law, and the employer/carrier is pressuring you to "settle" your case, you should first consult with an attorney experienced in this practice area or you could lose not only your rights to all future medical care, but coverage for medical care under Medicare as well.

No Matter What Your Case, Get Our Attorney’s Advice

But if you have suffered a serious injury, do not worry about which type of case you are facing -- contact our maritime workers' compensation lawyer  and get his advice.  No matter whether or not he can take your case, Mr. Merting will speak with you personally, at no charge.  If he takes your case, Mr. Merting will work on contingency, meaning that he will charge you nothing until you receive compensation.

After more than 35 years of experience in brain injuries , wrongful death, catastrophic injury and career-ending injury cases involving maritime law, John Merting has gained a wide scope of knowledge.  He is happy to share  his expertise with anyone who needs help in a maritime workers' compensation matter.  He handles all cases personally, never shifting clients onto paralegals or assistants.

As the first board certified admiralty and maritime law attorney in the entire Florida Panhandle, John Merting receives many attorney referrals. One of the most important aspects of his practice is in helping his colleagues with special needs trusts and Medicare set-asides. These are especially important aspects of serious maritime workers’ compensation claims, as these measures can ensure injured people will not lose Social Security or Medicaid / Medicare coverage.

Whether you have been injured or are representing an injured party in a maritime workers’ compensation case, please contact maritime workers' compensation attorney John W. Merting today. From law offices near Pensacola, Florida, Mr. Merting assists clients throughout the world, with many cases originating in the international ports of Florida, Alabama, the Mississippi River, Louisiana, Texas, and other areas of the United States.