Maritime Attorneys in Burlington and Springfield, Vermont.
The admiralty and maritime lawyers at Brady / Donahue are dedicated to fighting for the rights of victims injured in maritime accidents, including cruise ship accidents, recreational boating accidents, and maritime wrongful death. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed as either a passenger or an employee onboard a vessel, call us today at (802) 885-2001 to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced maritime attorneys.
Admiralty and maritime cases require an experienced lawyer who knows how these types of cases are handled, and what options are available to find the best resolution. While our law offices are located in Southern Vermont, we travel to clients across New England, including the sea fishing ports of Boston, New Bedford, and Portsmouth. We offer legal help for:
- Jones Act cases
- Dockworker and fishing accidents
- Boat and jet ski accidents
- Death on the High Seas Act cases
- Offshore injuries
- Maritime accidents
- Maritime workers’ compensation claims
- Public Vessels Act cases
Injured in a boating accident in Vermont or Massachusetts?
Accidents can happen anywhere and at any time, but when they occur on navigable waters, they are subject to federal maritime law. While Vermont is technically a landlocked state, we do have Lake Champlain, which is defined as a navigable waterway by the U.S. Coast Guard. This means that if you are injured on Lake Champlain, the compensation process would follow federal law and if your case goes to trial, it would most likely be held in a federal court.
If your accident claim is subject to maritime law, hiring a maritime attorney for your case can be crucial. Our lawyers have years of experience in both personal injury and maritime law, and we handle these types of cases throughout Vermont, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We help fishermen, maritime employees, and boating accident victims to receive compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and impairment. If you have been injured on a boat, cruise ship, or other water-related vessel, read our Boat Accident FAQs for more information.
Know what to do after a boating accident or injury.
If you’ve been injured in a boat accident, first seek medical help right away. Make sure everything (injuries, hospital bills, etc.) is documented via pictures and/or reports to ensure coverage. If you are a worker, fill out an accident report and notify your supervisor of the injury. Finally, seek legal advice from an attorney who is experienced and knowledgeable about personal injury law, and if it applies, maritime and admiralty law.
At Brady / Donahue, we are committed to taking on the insurance companies and helping injured boat workers and passengers get the compensation they deserve. Our consultations are free, and we handle most injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t owe us anything unless we recover money for you. If you’ve been injured in a boat accident in Vermont or Massachusetts, don’t leave money on the table – contact us today to start building your claim.
“Over the last 40 years in the business I have dealt with many lawyers. Few if any are as intelligent and articulate as John Brady. I recommend him without reservation.”
