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Maritime Law
- New facility means faster settlements for BP claims, but don't give up your rights.
- Injured while working offshore? Read the accident report before you sign it!
- Do you qualify for the Unemployed Oil Rig Workers Compensation Fund?
- Who is responsible for the Deepwater Horizon explosion?
- Photos of HORIZON and Interview with Rescue Captain posted
Jones Act Law
- Jack Up Boat Fire In Baptiste Collette Near Vence
- Changes to Jones Act may help families of those killed at sea
- Lawmakers seek waiver of Jones Act for Deepwater Horizon clean-up
- BP has a history of safety lapses that put workers at risk
- Will more hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico put seamen's lives at risk?
Jones Act Damages
- Injured? What can you do when your company treats you unfairly?
- Compensation in no-fault maritime accidents: Who pays?
- Common offshore injuries on the Gulf Coast
Jones Act Safety Rules
- Were you injured on an unseaworthy vessel?
- Coast Guard requires random drug testing of 50% of crewmen in 2010
Maintenance and Cure Law
- 162 reported illnesses linked to Louisiana oil spill
- Louisiana Jones Act benefits do not exclude maintenance and cure
- Two men hurt in helicopter crash – Is this covered under maritime law?
- Jones Act seamen injured offshore are eligible for maintenance and cure
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- Louisiana oil platform explodes; one maritime worker injured...
Posted on 9/2/2010 - Injured offshore worker sues claiming unsafe working conditions...
Posted on 8/31/2010 - Deepwater Horizon lawsuits to be heard by New Orleans judge...
Posted on 8/15/2010 - Crew member killed in offshore conveyor belt accident...
Posted on 8/10/2010 - Mechanical problems leave six injured in ferry accident...
Posted on 8/5/2010
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Maritime Law
- NSTB warns cell phone use may cause serious maritime accidents
- Offshore cranes can cause serious injuries - learn more.
- New law passed to protect passengers on cruise ships.
- Return to light duty work? It may only help your company.
- File suit early? Only if you want to win these types of maritime Jones Act cases.
Jones Act Law
- Black list of employees who file claims? Not true.
- Is the Jones Act the same as workers compensation? Not at all.
- Be careful of these common tricks used to fight Jones Act claims
- Be sure to select your own doctor after a Jones Act maritime accident and injury.
- Applying for disability after a Jones Act Maritime accident and injury
Jones Act Damages
- How Can You Pay for Medical Treatment After an Injury?
- Are offshore oil workers protected under Jones Act Law?
- How Would I Prove My Oil Spill Damages?
- What If I Did Not Have A Physical Injury following the DEEPWATER HORIZON Accident, But I Have a Real Fear of Returning Offshore?
- What Damages Can I Collect From My DEEPWATER HORIZON Claim?
Jones Act Safety Rules
Maintenance and Cure Law
- Maintenance and cure- what is it?
- What Is Maintenance and Cure?
- How Do I Pay My Bills If Can’t Work During The Claim?
- When a seaman is injured, what is meant by maximum medical improvement?
- Injured at sea? How will you pay your bills?
The Jones Act
- 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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- 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
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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.Maritime Law
Gulf of Mexico seamen have a right to proper lifesaving equipment!
Every year, seamen’s lives are lost because their vessel is not adequately equipped with appropriate life-saving devices and emergency equipment. Failure to provide adequate life-saving equipment that is in good repair makes the vessel owner liable if a crew member is injured or loses his life. To learn more about the responsibilities of vessel owners and how to file an unseaworthiness claim for your injuries, contact the maritime attorneys at The Young Firm 1-866-938-6113.Jones Act Damages
Injured? What can you do when your company treats you unfairly?
If you have been injured while working offshore, you may not be being treated fairly by your employer. If your employer wants you to sign anything before treatment or return to work before you are healed, they are behaving unethically. At The Young Firm, we want to make sure that you get all the compensation that you are entitled to. Call us at 866-938-6113. We can help.Compensation in no-fault maritime accidents: Who pays?
Seamen have dangerous jobs, and even if all safety precautions are taken, sometimes accidents happen. Jones Act seamen are eligible for medical benefits and for maintenance and cure regardless of who was as fault for the injury. Some employers may tell you they do not have to pay for your injury because they are not at fault. This is not true. If you need help getting all the benefits that you are entitled to, call The Young Firm at 866-938-6113.Jones Act Safety Rules
Were you injured on an unseaworthy vessel?
If you work on a Jones Act Vessel, the vessel’s owner has a responsibility to maintain the vessel in seaworthy condition. If you’ve been injured while working on an unseaworthy vessel, contact Louisiana’s maritime experts at The Young Firm at 866-938-6113. We can help you get compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, rehabilitation and therapy, lost earnings and pain and suffering.Maintenance and Cure Law
Two men hurt in helicopter crash – Is this covered under maritime law?
A helicopter accident left two men injured when their aircraft crashed after take-off from an offshore oil platform about 75 miles from Galveston, Texas. The helicopter was headed to another offshore oil platform.
The aircraft, the pilot, and a passenger, were left in the stranded in the water. A nearby supply ship rescued the men and brought them aboard. Both men suffered severe back injuries and were transported to the University of Texas Medical Branch for treatment. Both men are currently in stable condition.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
If you work offshore and are injured while on the job, you have rights under maritime law. For example, you may be eligible for maintenance and cure while recovering.
Maintenance is a legal term for the amount of money it costs to cover your living expenses while recovering on land. These are the expenses that your employer covered while at sea, including lodging, food and some monthly bills. Some employers have a fixed rate of maintenance, but maintenance be adequate to cover your expenses.
Cure refers to medical expenses related to the curing of your injury. This includes doctor’s bills, medication, and physical therapy, as long as the expenses relate to the injury being cured.
If the accident is caused by negligence or inadequate maintenance, an injured maritime worker, may be entitled to additional compensation under Jones Act Law. To learn more, order our free book, “An Employee’s Guide to Maritime Injury Law.”
If you are not receiving adequate maintenance and cure, or you feel your employer was responsible for your injury, contact our Jones Act attorneys at (866) 938-6113 to find out of you have a case.
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“Deadliest Catch” fishing boat captain Phil Harris dies
The Discovery Channel has announced that fishing boat captain Phil Harris whose commercial fishing ventures were featured on the reality TV series “Deadliest Catch” has died. The maritime law attorneys at The Young Firm would like express our sorrow for this loss. Harris is only one of many fishermen who risk their lives every day. If you have lost a loved one at sea, you have rights. Contact the Young Firm at 866-938-6113 to learn more.
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Maritime Law:
- Reasons why you should not go to a company chosen doctor after your jones act injury
- What to do if your company stops your maintenance payments after a maritime Jones Act injury.
- When do you want to file your maritime injury claim as soon as possible? Learn when here.
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- Returning to work too quickly after your Maritime Jones Act injury can ruin your claim. Learn why your company may force you back to work asap.
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Maritime Law
- The Company Doctor Is Refusing To Perform Medical Testing. What Should I Do?
- Should I try to settle my maritime case before I hire an attorney?
- Should I return to work as soon as possible following my maritime or Jones Act injury?
Jones Act Law
- Will My Employer Obtain Videotaped Surveillance of Me During My Jones Act Maritime Claim?
- Can I File for Unemployment Benefits After a Jones Act Injury or While my Jones Act Case is Moving Forward?
- What Is A Mediation Of My Jones Act Injury Case?