Weston Admiralty & Maritime Claims Attorneys
Taking Action for Offshore Injuries
Admiralty and maritime law cases raise many complex legal issues. To pursue a claim after a disaster on the navigable waterways of the United States, it is important to understand the unique body of law that applies to ships and vessels. Laws exist to protect injured crew members and seamen from throughout the world and those who have been hurt should seek help from an experienced admiralty and maritime attorney.
Rash Mueller is recognized among clients and peers for providing skilled legal representation to those who sustain injuries in maritime accidents and injuries. If you or a loved one was killed or injured while working in the service of a vessel, our Weston admiralty and maritime claims attorneys are here to help. Contact us today to learn more about the legal assistance we can provide.
Contact our team online or by phone at (954) 914-7116 to schedule a free consultation. We’ve represented vessel owners, seamen, passengers, and more who have been harmed at sea.
Weston Admiralty & Maritime Claims
A variety of laws apply to offshore injuries, including the Jones Act, General Maritime Law of the United States, and the Death on the High Seas Act. Understanding which law applies in your situation is the first step towards making a claim for damages after you or a loved one suffers an offshore injury. Since traditional workers’ compensation and personal injury laws do not generally apply to injuries on sea vessels or offshore rigs, and it is essential to learn how to protect your legal rights when an injury happens.
Often, those offshore employees work in labor-intensive jobs, and an injury or accident can effectively end a maritime career. The Jones Act and General Maritime Law of the United States can provide comprehensive damages to injured seamen hurt while working in the service of a vessel, including compensation for maintenance and cure, and medical care.
Those making a Jones Act claim, unseaworthiness claim, maintenance and cure claim, or other injury claim under maritime and admiralty laws must understand the strict time limit and proof requirements established under these laws. Thus, those who have been harmed or who have lost a loved one should seek legal representation to protect their legal rights.
Our maritime disaster attorneys can assist you in:
- Jones Act claims: This federal law gives seamen who have been injured on the job rights to sue their employers for personal injury damages. To qualify as a seaman, you must spend a significant amount of time working on a vessel considered to be “in navigation.” To be in navigation, a vessel must be afloat, in operation, capable of moving, and on navigable waters.
- Unseaworthiness claims: Seamen who are injured while on a vessel that is not seaworthy can file a claim against the owner or operator of the vessel. Operators can be held liable in these claims even if negligence didn’t contribute to injuries.
- Maintenance and cure claims: Maintenance and cure are benefits that injured seamen receive after injuries, regardless of whose fault the injury was. Maintenance refers to room and board for seamen while recovering, while cure includes medical expenses and transportation to acquire treatment.
How We Help
Because Florida is nearly completely surrounded by water, it’s common for our team to handle cases connected to the Law of the Sea. Florida’s seaports have more cruise ship passengers than any other state. Our attorneys represent seamen and crew in a variety of claims arising from maritime injuries. A top litigator named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the nation, Rash Mueller is familiar with the nuances of maritime and admiralty law. Jeff Mueller has also successfully settled many wrongful death and maritime claims.
The firm has represented seamen from around the world, including Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Jamaica, St. Vincent, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Ukraine, India, Bulgaria, Indonesia, and Australia.
Hundreds of Millions Won on Behalf of Our Clients
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$14,000,000 Trucking Crash Case
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$19,500,000 Medical Malpractice
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$9,000,000 Maritime Claim
Hear From Our Happy Clients
At Rash Mueller, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"The Whole Team is a 5-Star Entity!"What more can truly be said about this entire Law Firm other than the Whole team is a 5 star entity! Attorneys David Rash, David Brill and their ever Lovely and Super Smart and Compassionate Paralegal Lori Simmer became our legal team approx 4 years ago. I can honestly say that my wife and I were treated like personal family with this law firm from day one. The whole team all fought and worked extremely hard for us on a very difficult case! Everything was handled in a timely professional manner and we were regularly kept updated on how the case was going. Our case resulted in a "Big Win" for our family and we can now say that thanks to the Law firms of both David Rash and David Brill and Co-star Lori Simmer we now feel that we have received some "Justice" for the senseless loss of our beloved daughter Jessica. We cannot thank these law firms enough for their help in Winning our case! In closing we honestly Thank God that we found them and we would wholeheartedly recommend anyone looking for a Professional, Hardworking, Intelligent, Compassionate team of Lawyers to handle their case and "Fight for the Justice" that both you and your family deserve! Thank-you once again for everything and God Bless you all :-) We are Forever Grateful.....Sincerely Michael & Barbara Totillo- Michael Totillo
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"Lori kept in contact, showed empathy, & was straightforward with all detail!"When I say..you’ve reached the right people..ur lucky to be in contact with them!! Although they couldn’t help me with my case. Leading up to the decision Lori kept in contact, showed empathy, and was straightforward with all detail! Lori told me more than my own doctors or the hospital did. I have closure because of HER! So I still won! My case was complicated to move forward due to other reasons..but she ain’t never let me down when speaking to her! She speaks to you as if she knew you forever! I appreciate this firm so much because before they say NO..they try, they listen, and they put work in!!! Thank you guys so much for everything!- Adrian W.
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"I so appreciate their kindness, genuine compassion, & 'got my back' attitude."From the first phone conversation with Lori, to the first time meeting with David and Jeff, all the way through and to the conclusion of my case, I felt as if these people truly cared about what happened to me. They didn’t just see a potential “case”. They were upset with my situation. They wanted to help. Through the years that this whole process takes, I have gotten to know them a bit better, and they have gotten to know me. I now consider them less “my legal team”, and more a part of my extended family, whether they realize it, or like it, or not. I so appreciate their kindness, genuine compassion, and “got my back” attitude. I hope you are never in a situation to need these folks, but if you ever are, I highly recommend talking to them and seeing if it’s a right fit for all.- Joel F.
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"Jeff & David are very compassionate, kind & won't let you down."I never thought that anything would ever happen to me that would lead me to post a review about this law office. Unfortunately, I was wrong and what happened was completely unimaginable so much so that police didn’t believe it at first. I was so confused and lost because it seemed that no one believed me. I googled malpractice in Florida and this was one of the offices that popped up. I called and spoke with Lori, the paralegal, and told her everything she believed me and Jeff and David did too. Due to what happened this wasn’t going to just be a civil lawsuit but a criminal one as well. They were a huge help in working with the police to get items that would prove my criminal case and would lead to felony arrest and jail time. They were there to talk to me all throughout the criminal case. Especially, Lori she truly cared and when I was all alone feeling that I wasn’t strong enough to get through this she was always there with good and caring advice. I was with this law firm for the past 3 years and Jeff and David are very compassionate and kind. From the attorneys to the paralegal they worked very hard and did so much that they have changed my life. If you are looking for an attorney office with experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate staff. I promise they won’t let you down.- Tiffany S.
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"They leave no stone unturned & will make sure you know what to expect and what your rights are."They were great every step of the way, keeping you informed. Also, their assistants and reps are wonderful with keeping you updated and communicating between Jeff and David. They leave no stone unturned and will make sure you know what to expect and what your rights are. I am forever grateful and highly recommend them.- King F.
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"Wonderful team! Great group of people, very attentive to clients."Wonderful team! Great group of people, very attentive to clients, left us with no doubts in our process and stood by us til everything was taken care of. Would definitely recommend to others!!!- Jennica P.
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"Highly recommended. They are professional, accommodating, and great with communication."They are the best! Highly recommended. They are professional, accommodating, and great with communication. I would not go to anyone else.- Brandon
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"e was a godsend to us in a time of extreme duress. If you are looking for an excellent attorney, look no further. 5 STARS!"David Rash is the kindest and most professional lawyer we have ever worked with. He is always timely in his responses to us and incredibly thorough. His experience and intelligence in his dealings makes working with him very easy. He was a godsend to us in a time of extreme duress. If you are looking for an excellent attorney, look no further. 5 STARS!- Mindy A.