What kind of compensation can I receive for a maritime injury?

If you’ve been injured in a maritime incident in New Jersey, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Maritime law provides compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages related to your injury. If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to recover monetary damages, including pain and suffering, past and future medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and emotional distress. In addition, you may be able to recover punitive damages, which are intended to punish the wrongdoer. Punitive damages are usually awarded when negligence is particularly egregious. In order to seek compensation for a maritime injury, you must file a claim within the applicable statute of limitations. Contact an experienced maritime law attorney in New Jersey to learn more about the deadlines for filing a claim. Depending on the specifics of the incident, you may be able to sue the responsible party, the owner of the vessel, a vessel operator, or a manufacturer of faulty equipment. If you or someone you love has been injured in a maritime incident, it is important to contact an experienced maritime injury attorney as soon as possible. An experienced attorney can help you pursue the compensation you deserve for your injury.

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