Dedicated New Jersey Admiralty and Maritime Law Attorney
We have represented clients from Maine to Florida,
from the Atlantic shore to the Pacific, and we can be there for you.
Admiralty and maritime law is a federal body of law that governs actions, including torts and contracts, occurring on navigable waters such as oceans, rivers, harbors and lakes. Admiralty and maritime law governs claims that involve injuries suffered by crewmembers while working aboard vessels, injuries sustained by vacationers while aboard passenger cruise ships and injuries sustained by people while aboard recreational boats.
Attorney Edward Petkevis has been practicing in this area of law since 1986 and holds an advanced degree in admiralty and maritime law (LLM) from Tulane Law School. Attorney Petkevis brings this depth of knowledge in maritime law and procedure to every case to provide effective, assertive representation to clients nationwide.
Do you need to speak with a lawyer regarding an injury that occurred in domestic or international waters? Call our firm's nationwide toll-free number at 1-800-834-9892 for your no-obligation phone consultation. You may also fill out a contact form and someone from our firm will be in touch with you promptly.
At the law office of Edward R. Petkevis, PC, we offer a comprehensive admiralty and maritime law practice, assisting clients in the areas including:
- Jones Act claims
Jones Act claims involve injuries that are sustained by crewmembers while working aboard vessels, as well as during the course of employment in land-based activities. Injured workers may be entitled to obtain full economic compensation, a living allowance and payment of all medical expenses known as "maintenance and cure," as well as compensation for non-economic losses such as pain and suffering. - Cruise ship injuries
Injuries occurring on cruise ships often involve dangerous premises, defective products, food poisoning or medical malpractice. People who have been injured on cruise ships are typically required to file suit in the jurisdiction of the ship's home port. Attorney Edward Petkevis is licensed in the states of Florida, New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Illinois and our office maintains an extensive network of referral attorneys nationwide. No matter where you live, we can help you with your cruise ship injury claim. - Recreational and pleasure boat injuries
If you have been hurt in a recreational and pleasure boat because of the negligence of another, from failure to heed traffic rules to boating under the influence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. We handle injuries related to a wide range of recreational boats, as well as Jet Skis and water skis.
- Fatal Boating Accidents
If a person dies more than three miles from shore, the claim for compensation proceeds under the Death on High Seas Act (DOHSA). This federal statute not only governs deaths resulting from ship collisions with other marine vessels, but all deaths occurring more than three miles from shore, such as where a plane collides with a ship.
Why Hire an Admiralty and Maritime Law Attorney?
Admiralty and maritime law is a unique, complex and highly specialized area of law. Often, land-based personal and workers' compensation injury attorneys are not familiar with the laws and procedures specific to accidents and injuries on navigable waters. These differences arise in all aspects of the claim, from identifying responsible parties, applicable statutes of limitations, determining potential causes of action and proper procedures for pursuing compensation for your injury or loss.
With over 20 years' experience in admiralty and maritime law, Attorney Petkevis has the knowledge and skill it takes to aggressively and effectively pursue your claims. Contact our firm today using our nationwide toll free number 1-800-834-9892, and let this experience work for you.
Edward R. Petkevis, PC
Phone: 609-499-4300
Nationwide toll-free: 1-800-834-9892
Fax: 609-499-4929
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