Maritime Accident Attorney in Las Vegas

Full-Spectrum Maritime Injury Representation for Workers & Boating Accident Victims

Maritime injuries involve a level of legal complexity most personal injury firms aren't built to handle. Federal admiralty law, Jones Act protections, overlapping statutes of limitations, and corporate defense teams backed by shipping and energy insurers all create a landscape where the wrong approach can cost you real money. At Cohan PLLC, led by seasoned trial attorney Chasen Cohan, a Las Vegas native, we represent people hurt in recreational boating accidents on Lake Mead and the Colorado River, as well as maritime workers injured on vessels, offshore platforms, and oil rigs. We prepare every case for trial from day one because maritime defendants and their insurers don't offer fair compensation to attorneys who won't take them into a courtroom.

We serve clients throughout Las Vegas, Henderson, and Enterprise, with consultations available in both English and Spanish. Every case is handled on a contingency fee basis: you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

If you or a family member suffered a maritime injury, call our team at (702) 623-3579 for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. We'll listen to what happened and explain your options at no cost.

Who We Represent in Maritime Injury Claims

Maritime law covers a wide range of people and situations. Whether you were on a weekend boat trip or working a 14-day offshore rotation, your injury may fall under federal admiralty jurisdiction. We represent:

• Recreational boating accident victims injured on Lake Mead, Lake Las Vegas, or the Colorado River due to operator negligence, defective equipment, or boating under the influence
• Jones Act seamen who spend a substantial part of their work time aboard a vessel in navigation and are injured by employer negligence or vessel unseaworthiness
• Offshore workers hurt on platforms, barges, and supply vessels due to unsafe conditions or equipment failures
• Oil rig accident victims who suffer catastrophic injuries from explosions, fires, falls, or mechanical failures on drilling platforms
• Dock, pier, and harbor workers whose injuries fall under federal admiralty law or the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
• Cruise ship passengers and crew injured while aboard a vessel

If you're unsure where your situation fits, that's exactly what a free consultation is for. We'll evaluate the facts and identify the legal framework that applies.

Why Maritime Claims Require a Different Legal Approach

A boating collision on Lake Mead can be filed under Nevada state law or federal maritime law. That choice of forum affects liability rules, available damages, and litigation strategy. Under admiralty law, defendants can be held jointly and severally liable when fault is apportioned, meaning you can collect full damages from any one responsible party. That's a significant advantage over Nevada's modified comparative negligence system.

Jones Act claims carry a three-year statute of limitations, but other maritime claims may have shorter deadlines. Employers and vessel owners routinely dispute a worker's seaman status to avoid Jones Act obligations. Insurance carriers try to classify injured crew members as independent contractors. These are fights that require preparation from the first client meeting, not improvisation at a deposition.

The difference between a standard personal injury approach and a maritime-focused strategy isn't academic. It directly affects what compensation may be available.