Fatal Accident Lawyers

Fatal Accident Attorneys

Losing a loved one in a wrongful death scenario is one of life’s most traumatic experiences. The process of grieving and recovering from such a loss can seem overwhelming for family members or close friends. Unfortunately, many of the fatal accidents that occur offshore are caused by employer negligence. A lack of proper crew training, unsafe working conditions, or improperly tested machines are all causes of fatal offshore accidents.

The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) is a federal law intended to help families whose loved ones have perished in work-related accidents. The law covers most death occurring offshore beyond three nautical miles from the shore of the United States.  A personal representative of the deceased individual can bring a DOHSA action. 

If you have lost a family member as a result of a fatal accident, it is very important that you contact a highly-skilled, offshore maritime fatal accident lawyer at Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain, L.L.C. immediately. Learn about your legal rights from an experienced offshore maritime injury attorney by filling out our free, no-obligation case review form located on this website.

Our experienced legal team also handles other types of maritime accidents including:

• Barge Accidents
• Commercial Diving Accidents
• Crane & Derrick Accidents
• Deck Accidents
• Deepwater Drilling Accidents
• Engine Room Accidents
• Equipment Failure Accidents
• Fire & Explosion Accidents
• Fall Accidents
• Jack-Up Rig Accidents
• Marine Salvage Accidents
• Offshore Construction Accidents
• Oil Platform Accidents
• Platform Supply Vessel Accidents
• Semi-Submersible Accidents
• Toxic Material Accidents
• Tugboat Accidents