Casino Ship Accidents and Legal Help
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Casino Ship Accidents
Casino ships are floating barges that allow people to legally gamble in their state. These riverboat casinos circumvent local laws that state gambling is allowed only on ships under navigation. Frequently these boats never travel anywhere and rest in a stationary position in a few feet of water. Some are not even boats at all, and merely sit atop stilts over the water. When these ships are under navigation, however, admiralty laws apply to the crew, passengers, and workers who support the vessels.
Floating casinos allow people to experience the thrill of gambling in an exotic and exciting environment. These vessels can range from quaint and charming riverboats of old to futuristic floating places complete with every luxury imaginable. When these vessels are under sail and or at port they are covered by a number of standard maritime laws, which can include the Jones Act, the Death on the High Seas Act, and the Longshoreman and Harbor Workers Compensation Act.
If you worked on a casino ship and suffered an on the job injury you may be entitled to take legal action under American maritime law to receive the compensation you deserve. It's important to contact a dedicated and experienced lawyer who is ready to fight for you.
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