Maritime Law Attorney in Southern California

Banning Micklow & Bull LLP - Southern California Offshore Oil and Gas Attorneys

Throughout Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and the other costal areas of Southern California is a large industry dependent on many waterways, including the ocean. Our lawyers at Banning Micklow & Bull LLP provide qualified representation to clients that experience legal cases, part of the area called maritime law, on these waterways. Contact us today to learn more about maritime law or the areas of maritime law listed below, that we handle for Southern California residents and workers.

Jone's Act - Seaman and Commercial Fisherman Claims

Workers' compensation laws generally prohibit lawsuits against negligent employers by employees, and limit a worker's recovery for a work injury. Merchant mariners, fishermen, and seamen, however, enjoy certain protections under the Jones Act. Unlike restrictive work comp laws which apply to most work injuries, a seamen who was injured while working on a ship can recover damages from the ship's owner if the owner's negligence or the ship's unseaworthiness caused their injury.

Longshore Workers, Harbor Workers and Shipyard Workers Injured in Southern California

Harbor workers, longshoremen, and shipyard workers who are disabled due to a on-the-job injury can recover medical expenses and two-thirds of the lost wages under the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA). The San Diego maritime lawyers at Banning Micklow & Bull LLP represent harbor workers (including stevedores, crane operators, longshore checkers, terminal workers, shipbuilders, marine construction workers, vessel repair workers, and others employed in shipyard or waterfront occupations) in claims for compensation under the LHWCA. Certain employees working on offshore oil and gas platforms are also covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act.

Recreational Boating Injuries in Southern California

Our San Diego personal injury attorneys fight hard to recover damages for clients injured while driving a boat or riding as a passenger on a Jet ski, fishing boat, sail boat, or other recreational boat. If you were injured in a boating accident in the Pacific Ocean off the Southern California Coast or in a lake or river in Southern California, you want an experienced maritime lawyer who can determine whether federal maritime law or California state law governs your case. Regardless of the law that applies, we will develop a plan for obtaining a fair settlement which is proportional to the extent of your physical, emotional, and financial losses.

Injuries on Offshore Oil and Gas Rigs in Southern California

Workers on offshore oil and gas rigs are often in situations that may cause serious injuries. Our lawyers have worked extensively with injured workers in this industry and can advise you on the best way in which to pursue a case.

Claims for Injuries on Cruise Ships in Southern California

Sexual assaults, slip and fall accidents, and other injurious situations that occur on a cruise ship fall within the scope of maritime law. Our lawyers professionally handle cruise ship injury cases, vigorously advocating for our clients' rights throughout the process.

In addition to the types of maritime law matters that are listed above, we also confidently handle cases throughout Southern California involving:

• Seamen's personal injury
• Longshoring claims
• Commercial fishing injuries
• Maritime wrongful death claims

For more information or to discuss the possibilities of obtaining compensation for your claim involving a maritime case in Southern California, contact a maritime lawyer at the established and respected law firm of Banning Micklow & Bull LLP today.

Southern California Marine Injury Lawyers - Banning Micklow & Bull LLP