What if I am injured due to the negligence of a third party?

If you are injured due to the negligence of a third party in Washington, you may be able to recover damages through a maritime injury law claim. Generally, in order to recover damages, you must prove that the other party’s negligence caused your injury. Proving negligence requires showing that the other party did not exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would have used in a similar situation. In Washington, maritime injury law provides a cause of action for injured parties. This includes a negligent vessel owner, operator, and/or crew who caused an injury due to their lack of proper care. Additionally, under maritime law, a claimant may be able to recover damages even if the negligence of the other party was not the sole cause of the injury. There are other factors that could affect a maritime injury law claim, such as the location of the incident and the type of injury. It is important to speak with a qualified maritime law attorney to determine if your case has merit and to discuss the potential of filing a maritime injury claim. It is also important to remember that the statute of limitations for maritime injury law claims is two years from the date of the injury. If you wait longer than two years, you will usually be unable to file a claim. Therefore, it is important to act quickly and contact a maritime injury attorney to discuss your legal options.

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