Admiralty & Maritime

Laborde & Neuner has dealt with virtually every type of legal problem that confronts the maritime industry, ranging from complex casualty and environmental litigation to personal injury claims. When a serious casualty occurs, the initial investigation and the evidence gathered could have a significant impact on the eventual outcome of the case. Crewmembers and witnesses need to be interviewed promptly, and often the vessel’s owners and/or crewmembers must be represented in hearings and investigations by the United States Coast Guard or the National Transportation Safety Board. The immediate aftermath of a serious collision or casualty is a time when there is no substitute for experience.