What if I am injured while loading or unloading a vessel?

If you are injured while loading or unloading a vessel in Washington, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Depending on the circumstances of your injury, you may be able to file a lawsuit under maritime injury law. To establish a maritime injury claim, you must prove that you were injured due to the negligence of another person or entity, or due to a vessel or its equipment or crew. In addition to filing a lawsuit, there may be other forms of recovery available to you. If you are a seaman and were injured while performing your job duties, you may be eligible for compensation under the Jones Act. This law entitles you to recover for damages, including pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and more. Additionally, injured seamen may also be entitled to compensation under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). The LHWCA provides compensation to injured workers, regardless of fault, for most medical expenses and a portion of lost wages. No matter how you were injured, you should contact a maritime injury lawyer who is familiar with Washington state law. An experienced maritime injury lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and protect your interests. If you are successful in your claim, you may be awarded financial damages to help you cover the cost of your losses.

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