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Maritime Law
- Elements that Qualify You Under Maritime Injury Act DOHSA
- Chemical Exposure: Danger for Gulf Coast Maritime Workers and Residents
- OCSLA: Maritime Injury Act Supporting Your Claim
- Are the Laws Onboard a Cruise Ship Different than Onshore?
- Your Slip and Fall Injury May Not Be Apparent at First
Jones Act Law
- The 3 Types of Employment-Related Payments after a Maritime Injury
- Do I qualify as a seaman?
- Disadvantages of a Company Doctor Looking at Your Offshore Injury
- Recorded Statements and your N.O. Offshore Injury Claim: 4 Myths
- The Value of Your Jones Act Claim Includes Your Future
Jones Act Damages
- Placing Value on a Jones Act Claim Settlement for Maritime Accidents
- Louisiana Maritime Lawyer Explains What Was the Maximum Jones Act Cure
- Jones Act Claims: Knowing Whether You're Covered
- What was the Jones Act law for lost wages after maritime accidents?
- Your Jones Act Claim is Unique and So Is Its Value
Jones Act Safety Rules
- Common Vessels that May Be Unseaworthy in Jones Act Claims
- 7 Conditions that May Signal an Unseaworthy Vessel in Jones Act Claims
- Offshore Rigs on Gulf Outer Continental Shelf Increased End of 2011
- Are You Safe in Your Louisiana Shipyard Abrasive Blasting Job?
- Are You Safe Working on a Gulf Coast Vessel? NTSB Says NO
Maintenance and Cure Law
- Offshore Injury, Maintenance Benefits and the Jones Act Seaman
- Reasonable Maintenance and Cure Benefits after a Boat Accident
- Gulf Coast Offshore Back and Neck Injuries: Is There Compensation?
- When an Injured Louisiana Seaman is Denied Maintenance and Cure Benefits
- Do you owe the tax man since you got maintenance and cure?
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Maritime Law
- The Dangers of Chemical Exposure in Louisiana Maritime Work
- Overview of Maritime Accident Injury Acts that May Apply to Your Case (Part B)
- Overview of Maritime Accident Injury Acts that May Apply to Your Case (Part A)
- The Legal Rights of Victims of Cruise Ship Injuries
- Damages Available under General Maritime Law (Part B)
Jones Act Law
- Help from an Attorney in Jones Act Claim Value Determinations (Part B)
- Help from an Attorney in Jones Act Claim Value Determinations (Part A)
- Seeking Treatment Rights for Oil Rig Accidents with a New Orleans Injury Lawyer (Part B)
- Seeking Treatment Rights for Oil Rig Accidents with a New Orleans Injury Lawyer (Part A)
- Your Law Firm Handling Accident Reports and Recorded Statements (Part B)
Jones Act Damages
- Louisiana Maritime Accidents Lawyer Explains How to file Workers' Comp & Jones Act Claims (Part B)
- Louisiana Maritime Accidents Lawyer Explains How to File Workers' Comp & Jones Act Claims (Part A)
- Victim of Louisiana Maritime Accidents? Why a Lawyer from a Jones Act Law Firm is Needed (Part B)
- Victim of Louisiana Maritime Accidents? Why a Lawyer from a Jones Act Law Firm is Needed (Part A)
- Calculating the Value of Your Jones Act Claim after a Boating Accident (Part B)
Jones Act Safety Rules
- Defining Unseaworthy Vessels for Jones Act Claims (Part B)
- Defining Unseaworthy Vessels for Jones Act Claims (Part A)
- The Real Dangers of Working at Abrasive Blasting in Louisiana Shipyards
- Hazards of Working in Confined Spaces in Louisiana Shipbuilding and Repair
- Jones Act Safety Rules: Oil Rigs (Part B)
Maintenance and Cure Law
- Who Will Pay My Medical Bills after a Gulf of Mexico Commercial Diving Injury?
- Are your maintenance benefits payable? Do you have to pay taxes on your maintenance payments?
- Go to a company doctor for you cure treatment after maritime injury? Read reasons why this may lose your Jones Act claim here.
- Do you lose your maintenance and cure if you hire an attorney or lawyer? Not according to the law- learn more here.
- Punitive damages for your company failing to pay maintenance and cure--learn when, why and how you can get them.
The Jones Act
- Louisiana Seamen Deserve the Best in Safety
- Crush Injuries Can Be Costly for Louisiana Seamen
- Burden of Proof under the Jones Act- How Hard is it to win my case?
- The Real Difference of the Jones Act
- Common Jones Act Issues
Show Me The Law! -- Actual Cases to Help You
- Burden of Causation is Featherweight Under the Jones Act
- Punitive Damages for failing to pay maintenance or cure
- You CAN select your own treating doctor under the Jones Act
- What is a Vessel under the Jones Act?
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Library of Cases
- All Doubt In A Maintenance and Cure Case Is Resolved In Favor Of Seaman
- Read Here how you can have two employers at the same time under the Jones Act
- Read about the 'featherweight' burden of proof under the Jones Act
- Featherweight Causation explained in this case
- Stewart v. Dutra is the United States Supreme Court Case that defines a Vessel Under Jones Act
General
- Differences between Maritime Law and the Jones Act Law Claims (Part B)
- Differences between Maritime Law and the Jones Act Law Claims (Part A)
- Oil Rig Injuries: Platform (Maritime) vs. Barge (Jones Act) (Part A)
- Can you file for social security disability during your maritime Jones Act case?
- Should you go to an FCE before you return to work after maritime injury? What is your company picks the FCE provider for you?
Maritime Law Blog
The New Orleans Jones Act attorneys at The Young Firm represent injured maritime workers. We maintain a legal blog about topicss that affect seamen in the Gulf Mexico and beyond. Learn more about your rights. If you've been injured while working at sea, The Young Firm has the resources to help you. Call 866-938-6113 to learn more.Jones Act Damages
Placing Value on a Jones Act Claim Settlement for Maritime Accidents
How damages are settled in Jones Act claims may keep you from filing a Workers' Comp claim. Call a Louisiana maritime lawyer: 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.General
WWII USS Laffey Gets $9 Million Makeover
The WWII USS Laffey returns to South Carolina with a $9 million makeover. Call a Louisiana maritime lawyer after a maritime injury 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100. Cramped quarters while working at sea? There's Still Room for Exercise
Don't forget to exercise while you're out working at sea. If you’re hurt in a maritime accident, call a Louisiana maritime lawyer: 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100. DONE
If you’re a maritime worker, consider these 4 yearly medical exams. When injury occurs at sea, call a Louisiana maritime lawyer: 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100.Jones Act Damages
Jones Act Claims: Knowing Whether You're Covered
Before deciding to file Workers' Comp or Jones Act claims, get the advice of a Louisiana maritime accidents lawyer. Call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.Louisiana Maritime Lawyer Explains What Was the Maximum Jones Act Cure
Call a Louisiana maritime lawyer after maritime accidents leave you wondering what was the Jones Act maximum cure stage. Call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.General
207 People Rescued by NOAA Satellites
In 2011, NOAA satellites helped rescue 207 people in dangerous waters. Call a Louisiana maritime lawyer for advice when injured: 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100. Maritime Industry Job Training Simulator | Louisiana Maritime Lawyer
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What was the Jones Act law for lost wages after maritime accidents?
Maritime accidents can put seamen in a financial jam, so seek help from a Jones Act law firm in Louisiana by calling 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.Jones Act Safety Rules
Common Vessels that May Be Unseaworthy in Jones Act Claims
Only certain vessels will qualify under the Jones Act as eligible for a claim of unseaworthiness. For Jones Act claims, call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.7 Conditions that May Signal an Unseaworthy Vessel in Jones Act Claims
If you work on a vessel used in a maritime profession, watch for signs of unseaworthiness. For Jones Act claims, call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.Jones Act Damages
Your Jones Act Claim is Unique and So Is Its Value
No two Jones Act claims are alike, and there’s no way to guarantee a claim's value. Attorneys may help with an estimate; call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.Proving Injury in Jones Act Injury Claim with Help from a Boat Accident Attorney
Have an attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana help you provide evidence of your injuries after an oil rig explosion. Call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.Maritime Law
Elements that Qualify You Under Maritime Injury Act DOHSA
Not all relatives of a deceased maritime worker can file a claim under the DOHSA. Learn about your family’s rights; call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.Jones Act Damages
6 Types of Compensation Your Jones Act Claim Should Cover
Knowing what kinds of compensation you may be entitled to can help estimate the value of your Jones Act claim. For help, call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.Why an Employer is a Bad Source of Information on Jones Act Rights
Your employer may not be the most informed or honest source about your Jones Act injury claim rights. For trusted help, call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.Jones Act Safety Rules
Offshore Rigs on Gulf Outer Continental Shelf Increased End of 2011
The number of oil rigs on the OCS is rebounding since the moratorium on deep-water drilling. Injured rig workers can call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.Maritime Law
OCSLA: Maritime Injury Act Supporting Your Claim
When you’re filing a maritime accident claim under the OCSLA you need to know which areas are considered protected. Call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100. Chemical Exposure: Danger for Gulf Coast Maritime Workers and Residents
The BP oil spill continues to leave disaster in its wake in the form of toxic chemical exposure, a condition that Louisiana mariners face every day.Jones Act Safety Rules
Are You Safe in Your Louisiana Shipyard Abrasive Blasting Job?
Louisiana shipyard employees have the right to safe abrasive blasting work. A New Orleans expert lists safety measures to look for on the job. Are You Safe Working on a Gulf Coast Vessel? NTSB Says NO
A three-vessel collision on the Gulf Coast brings NTSB recommendations for the safety of all Jones Act seamen. A Louisiana Maritime law expert explains.Maritime Law
Are the Laws Onboard a Cruise Ship Different than Onshore?
The laws governing cruise ship vacations can be murky and confusing for those injured onboard. A New Orleans maritime expert explains.Jones Act Damages
The 5 Common Types of Negligence in a Jones Act Negligence Claim
Your employer may be guilty of one these 5 common types of Jones Act negligence. If your injury was caused by the fault of another, call 866-938-6113 for help.Surprising Ways Your Employer May Hinder Your Jones Act Claim
Jones Law is complicated, notwithstanding the many ways your employer can impede your ability to gather evidence of their negligence. Call: 866-938-6113.Maritime Law
Damages for Pain and Suffering in a Louisiana Maritime Accident
Call a maritime law firm in New Orleans to discuss damages after you have suffered serious injuries in a maritime accident – 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100.Loading
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Maritime Law:
- Are maintenance benefits taxable?
- Should you wait to file a Jones Act maritime suit until after your doctor releases you to return to work?
- Short and Long Term Disability During Your Jones Act Claim
Jones Act Law:
- Is an accident on a platform covered by the Jones Act?
- Can you file suit under both the Jones Act and the Longshore Act?
- Can a Jones Act seaman file for social security disability?
Maintenance and Cure Law:
- Can or should you use your health insurance to pay for medical expenses after a maritime accident? What if I use my health insurance to pay for cure?
- What do you do if your company refuses to pay you maintenance? Learn your options here if you are not getting maintenance after your accident.
- Should you apply for disability if your company does not pay you maintenance? What are your options for living money if you are not getting maintenance?
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Jones Act Law
- How is the term seaman defined under the Jones Law?
- Does the Jones Act allow me to choose my own doctor after a work accident?
- Can a ship owner be held accountable if equipment onboard was broken or malfunctioning at the time of my accident?
Jones Act Damages
- What are the signs of a brain injury after a maritime accident?
- What are the long-term costs associated with a knee injury after a maritime accident?
- Is my employer correct when they say I am required to give a statement after my maritime injury?
Maintenance and Cure Law
- How is cure defined in a maritime law case?
- How is maintenance defined in an injury that occurs offshore?
- How do companies decide how much to pay in maintenance and cure under maritime law?
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- Will your firm work to calculate the fringe benefits I am missing while I am unable to work after a fishing boat accident and am recovering from my boat injury?
- Can I Use My Health Insurance To Pay For Medical Treatment For A Jones Act Maritime Injury?
- Who can sue for a maritime or boating accident injury?