Admiralty and Maritime Lawyers - San Diego

San Diego Admiralty attorneys at law Dougherty, Hildre & Haklar have represented fishermen, cruise ship passengers and employees and other persons injured at sea for over 25 years. Their lawyers have maritime law experience in San Diego. Injuries which occur on navigable waters are governed by special laws including the "Jones Act," "The Death on the High Seas Act," "The Public Vessels Act," and "General Maritime Law."

Unlike land-based workers, many employees who are injured on ships, barges and other maritime craft are not protected by our Workers' Compensation laws. However, people who are exposed to the "perils of the sea" are protected by unique laws that do not apply to many other people. The admiralty lawyers at San Diego's Dougherty, Hildre & Haklar are experienced in maritime law and committed to your maritime law personal injury case in San Diego.

For example, The Doctrine of Unseaworthiness is a unique form of strict liability or liability without fault. This amendment to maritime law was developed in part because of the unique and potentially dangerous nature of maritime employment. An owner has a duty to maintain a seaworthy vessel at all times and injuries that occur due to an unsafe condition are the responsibility of that owner. If an injury occurs at sea and you need an attorney, The maritime lawyers of San Diego's Dougherty, Hildre & Haklar, Attorneys At Law, can help.

Maintenance and Cure is also available to many maritime workers. If a seaman is injured while in the service of the vessel, the owner is required to "maintain" or provide a type of "allowance" to the seaman until he or she reaches the point of maximum medical benefit. The vessel owner is also required to provide medical treatment or "cure" and to pay for the reasonable and necessary medical care of the seaman. A thorough understanding of maritime law through an experienced admiralty attorney in San Diego can benefit you with financial compensation in the event of a maritime injury.

If you or someone you know has been injured on a vessel, please contact our San Diego maritime lawyers at (619) 817-8024 for an explanation from one of our attorneys about the rights and remedies available in the admiralty law area. Serving San Diego, California.

Back to Top | Contact Us