More than 80% of commercial fishing accidents are caused by human error. If yours was, you need to consult with an experienced maritime lawyer in order to get the compensation you deserve. Even if you're found partly to blame, you may still be eligible for a settlement.

If you're a seafarer, it's up to your employer to make every effort to make your workplace as safe as possible. If their negligence contributes to an accident that injures you, don't hesitate to file suit; at the very least, you'll force them to institute safety measures they should have had in place anyway.

Don't delay in filing your maritime tort case, injury or otherwise. In some cases the statutes of limitation are as short as six months, so you need to get started right away. Get a lawyer and have them file the case in order to stop the clock from ticking.