Maritime Law Blog

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.

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.

Learn More About The Health Concerns Associated With Offshore Oil Rig Asbestos Exposure

Many Jones Act seamen and maritime workers did not know that asbestos fibers were used in the drilling mud on offshore oil rigs from the 1960s through the mid-1980s. Asbestos related health problems include mesothelioma, asbestosis and even a significantly higher chance of lung cancer particularly in tobacco smokers.