Experience And Results You Can Depend On For Your Maritime Legal Challenges
Our attorneys at Tabak Mellusi & Shisha LLP not only are licensed merchant marine officers but also have firsthand experience in shipboard operations. At our New York-based office, our legal team is committed to providing strong representation for several types of maritime injury cases, including those involving Jones Act claims and Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act claims
Practice Areas
Injured Seamen
Injured Longshore & Harbor Workers
Maritime Construction Worker Injuries
Fishing Boat Accidents
Injured Cruise Ship & Recreational Boat Passengers
Jones Act Claims
Millions Recovered
$5.45 Million
A settlement to a seaman who fell from a stairway during a fire and boat drill aboard a container ship, sustaining quadriplegic injuries.
$4.4 Million
Jury award to a former shipmate who sustained a shoulder injury while at sea.
$2.4 Million
Jury award to a licensed marine engineer who sustained permanent knee injuries while attempting to remove a 200-pound valve from an overhead piping system
$2.98 Million
Jury award to a ship’s cook for a back injury resulting from insufficient procedures for moving ship stores
$2.7 Million
Settlement for a mate on a tanker vessel who sustained multiple fractures
$2 Million
Award in a case involving the wrongful death of a barge deckhand
Working Knowledge Of Maritime Law
Special laws apply to accidents that occur on or near the water. They are significantly different from the personal injury and workers’ compensation laws that govern land-based incidents. To receive fair compensation for a maritime injury, it is essential to select a lawyer who truly comprehends maritime law.
Our attorneys at Tabak Mellusi & Shisha LLP possess a profound understanding of maritime law, both theoretically and practically. This experienced knowledge has enabled them to recover millions of dollars for our clients in New York and nationwide.
Our legal team includes lawyers who have served as engineer officers and deck officers on blue water ships. Our team takes pride in the firm being the only U.S. maritime law firm with lawyers who are former merchant marine officers and maintain their licenses in continuous status.
Results-Oriented Representation ForMaritime Injury Victims
Our attorneys strive to ensure that our clients receive the full compensation they deserve under the Jones Act and other maritime laws. This includes compensation for medical care, lost wages and more. Our lawyers’ unparalleled experience in maritime law enables them to swiftly identify the crucial elements of each maritime injury or boating accident case, allowing them to develop effective legal strategies.
Our attorneys have established a strong track record in managing serious injury claims, both in New York and across the globe. They conduct personalized investigations for each case, carefully assessing our clients’ current and future medical needs.
Our lawyers have successfully collaborated with professionals such as longshoremen, craftsmen and shipbuilders. They have assisted injured individuals on cruise ships, charter fishing boats, excursion boats and recreational vessels, such as powerboats, sailboats and ferries.
No Recovery, No Fee: Contact Us Today For A Free Consultation
Our lawyers handle all of our cases on contingency, which means that you will pay an attorney fee only if they are successful in getting you compensation.
To learn more about how our attorneys can put their experience to work for you, call us at 800-781-8419 or contact us by email. From our New York City office, they represent clients across the country and the world.
Meet Our Qualified Legal Team That’s Ready To Assist You In Securing Your Compensation
With over 70 combined years of experience, our respected legal team comprises attorneys Ralph J. Mellusi, Jacob Shisha and Stephen B. Roberts.
Leading our practice, lawyers Mellusi and Shisha bring firsthand experience in the engine room and deck departments of oceangoing and inland vessels.
Both attorneys hold the prestigious proctor in admiralty certification from the Maritime Law Association of the United States, which is recognized by the American Bar Association.
