You Hurt? We Fight!
It's more than just our motto; it's our mission.
Serving Martime Accident & Injury Victims for Over 20 Years
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"Whether it's a whiplash, serious injury or wrongful death case, we pride ourselves on representing you with the personal service and aggressive representation that you expect and deserve!" -Attorney Ron Sholes
In the Community
Back Injury
$3.5 MILLION
After a trial, we obtained a verdict of 3.5 million for our client that sustained low back injuries requiring two surgeries and a lifetime of pain management.
Semi-Truck Accident
$3.50 MILLION
Our client was involved in a commercial vehicle accident which led to spinal fusion surgery requiring a spinal cord stimulator.
Long-Term Injuries
$2.5 MILLION
We obtained a $2.5 million verdict for our client that suffered a fractured arm and leg, necessitating surgery, as well as spinal injuries requiring long-term pain management for spinal injuries.
Auto Accident
$2.16 MILLION
We obtained a verdict for our client who sustained spinal injuries in an accident that required spinal fusion surgery.
Auto Accident
$1.95 MILLION
We obtained a $1.95 million verdict for a client who sustained spinal injuries in an auto accident which required a lifetime of pain management and need for future surgery.
Motorcycle Crash
$1.45 MILLION
Our client was involved in a motorcycle crash and sustained injuries. We were able to recover $1,450,000.
Commercial Vehicle Accident
$1.30 MILLION
Our client was involved in a commercial vehicle accident and sustained injuries. We were able to recover $1,300,000.
Product Liability
$1.0 MILLION
Our client sustained injuries due to a faulty product. We were able to recover $1,000,000
Semi-Truck Accident
$1.0 Million
We recovered for our client injured in an accident resulting in shoulder and spinal injuries.
Slip & Fall Injury
$1.0 Million
We recovered for our client who was injured in a fall at an apartment complex.
Maritime Accident Attorneys
We Will Fight to Recover the Compensation You Deserve
Contact the Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. for advice and representation on admiralty and maritime cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, or persons missing at sea. Whether it’s passengers, crew members, or other maritime workers, every maritime accident case is different, and time is of the essence. We encourage victims and their families to seek immediate legal representation.
Maritime laws involving injuries aboard passenger ships, cargo ships or other vessels are not the same as other typical personal injury cases and differ in many ways including time limitations on claims, as well as concerns around preservation of critical evidence. The intricacies of federal, foreign and international law and treaties makes it even more important that you obtain quality legal representation immediately.
Unlike many law firms, we don’t just settle! We don’t simply take what the insurance company wants to pay, but rather we demand and fight for fair and just compensation for your injuries and all of your damages, including your economic and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering and your loss of enjoyment of life.
Injured in a car accident in Alachua County? Contact our Gainesville office at (855) 933-3881 to learn how we can help during a free, no-obligation consultation with an attorney.
Causes of Maritime Accidents
It’s estimated that over 70% of all maritime accidents occur due to negligence. Whether it’s a mechanical error that puts a seaman at risk or the owner/employer’s lack of observance and failure to repair the problem before a crewmember or worker gets hurt, mechanical errors are one of the most common reasons for maritime injuries and death. Another major cause of accidents and injuries is extreme fatigue among maritime workers. Owners and employers must be held accountable, but often times are simply not. Contract law can play a major role in a maritime injury or wrongful death claim. Remember, responsible parties, like large maritime corporations and their insurance companies, do NOT want to pay damages. Oftentimes these companies attempt to get crew members to “waive” their right to bring a claim under certain circumstances. These companies will attempt to avoid responsibility by compelling arbitration and avoiding a trial by jury.
The Jones Act
The Jones Act provides a uniform standard to protect clients from their employers. The Jones Act, originally passed in 1920 and revised in 1970, requires the owners and employers of sea-going vessels to provide a safe working environment for their employees. In maritime law, the owners and operators of the vessel are governed by a concept called “absolute duty.” In accordance with the Jones Act, employers have a binding obligation to provide seamen with seaworthy vessels and to keep the vessels in working order. Likewise, owners and operators are required to make sound decisions regarding the safe operation of the vessel at all times. When owners, operators, and/or employers fail to adhere to their “absolute duty,” they may be liable for damages including but not limited to lost wages, living expenses, medical expenses, and other past economic damages, as well as future loss of earnings potential and other economic future damages. Additionally, criminal charges may result if someone breaches their “absolute duty.”
Types of Maritime Accident Cases
At the Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A., we take claim preservation and investigation seriously and we work with a wide range of experts in the field of admiralty and maritime law for the following type of claims:
- All injuries and wrongful death
- Unseaworthiness claims against owners and operators
- Cruise ship passengers
- Crew members and ship workers
- Guests and passengers
- Boaters
- Fisherman
- Jones Act seamen and longshoremen
- Shipboard contractors and repairmen
- Offshore riggers and other workers
- Dock and harbor workers
- Negligent vessel operations resulting in injury or death — running aground, striking other vessels or objects, or other shipwrecks
Hurt in a Maritime Accident?
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a maritime incident, we are here to help.
OUR MOTTO IS SIMPLE: “YOU HURT? WE FIGHT!” WE DON’T JUST SETTLE. WE DEMAND AND FIGHT FOR THE COMPENSATION OUR CLIENTS DESERVE.
Free Case Review
Take the First Step in Your Recovery
Call The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. at 855-WE-FIGHT or fill out and submit our online contact form to request a free initial consultation today. We look forward to hearing your story and sharing how we can help you get back on your feet.
Why Hire Us
No Fees Unless We Win
We work on a contingent basis, which means you do not pay a dime unless we make a recovery.
Maximizing Your Recovery
Navigating a personal injury claim is like a chess match. It's about determination, commitment, and a will to win! We don’t just talk about maximizing claims and delivering results, we do it!.
Personal Service
We have a team of client care specialists and an owner that demands every client be treated like family. This means frequent contact and updates by the legal team to help put your mind at ease.
Legal Advice & Counsel
We understand the importance of providing you sound legal advice and counsel throughout the claims process. Our attorneys and support staff communicate with you about your health and your claim throughout the process.
Experienced Legal Team
Our team includes over 20 attorneys with over 200 years of combined experience, numerous investigators and medical staff, and more than 100 professional support staff.
Convenient Locations
We’re your neighborhood law firm, not a downtown law firm. With fully staffed offices in several Northeast Florida counties and Jacksonville offices in Arlington, Northside, Westside, and Southside, we’re here for you!
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