Panhandle Maritime Law
The Florida Panhandle refers to the strip of land running approximate 200 miles long in the northwestern part of Florida. The area is well known for its sunny beaches and water-based activities and includes the cities of Pensacola, Destin and Panama City. From dolphin and snorkel tours to sailing, speed boating and jet skiing, the Florida Panhandle offers endless opportunities to get out and enjoy the water.
With so many visitors and residents taking advantage of the Panhandle’s waters, boating and other water-related accidents are a frequent occurrence. These types of accident claims involve complicated laws requiring assistance from an experienced Florida Panhandle maritime injury lawyer. The attorneys with Brais Law Firm have decades of combined experience litigating all types of water-related injury lawsuits, including cases involving boating, diving, jet skiing and other watercraft accidents. We fully understand the complex laws covering these types of claims and are prepared to put our skills and knowledge to work for you.
Port of Pensacola, Port Panama City and Port St. Joe
Beyond its recreational offerings, the Florida Panhandle is home to several key ports and harbors, including the Port of Pensacola, Port Panama City and Port St. Joe. Established in 1754, the Port of Pensacola is a full-service port offering 50 acres of terminals and facilities to national, international and multi-national shippers. Port Panama City is a growing port that handles over 1.7 million tons of cargo yearly and provides key support services for several manufacturing companies. Port St. Joe is a deep-water seaport that handles bulk and cargo shipments and offers easy access to rail services, intracoastal water, and state and U.S. highways.
The working conditions at ports and harbors in the Florida panhandle and around the globe put seamen, crew member, longshoremen and other maritime workers at risk for injuries every day. Vessel collisions, loading accidents involving defective cranes and forklifts, and commercial fishing mishaps are just a few of the events that can result in catastrophic injuries. Whether you have been hurt while working onshore at a Panhandle area port or offshore on a vessel, you deserve to receive fair compensation for your injuries. In many cases, these types of accidents could have been prevented if employers and operators had taken appropriate measures to protect their workers.
At Brais Law Firm, we know firsthand just how dangerous the maritime industry can be. Attorney Keith Brais holds three U.S. Coast Guard licenses and spent over seven years working on offshore drilling platforms. As a Florida Bar board certified maritime law attorney, he combines his legal expertise with real world industry experience to provide superior representation to clients injured in all kinds of maritime accidents.
We are Committed to Helping Maritime Accident Victims in the Florida Panhandle Region
Whether you have been injured on a recreational watercraft or hurt while working in the Panhandle’s bustling maritime industry, Brais Law Firm is committed to helping you get a fair recovery for your injuries. Maritime accident and other personal injury claims are often governed by strict statutes of limitation. This means that if you fail to act in time, you may be permanently barred from pursuing a lawsuit against the parties responsible for your injuries. Contact a Florida Panhandle maritime injury lawyer at our firm today so that we can help you understand your rights and options in this highly specialized field of law.
