A Lawyer Can Prove Your Louisiana or Mississippi Maritime Accident Status

If you've been injured in a Louisiana or Mississippi maritime accident, you may already know that one of the surprisingly complex challenges is proving that your accident happened in such a way and aboard such a vessel that you qualify for certain protections and benefits under general maritime law. Contact a lawyer who can help you determine the status of your maritime accident and assist you with the process of suing for emotional distress or injury if your accident was caused by negligence. 

When an accident occurs in the sea instead of on land, new rules apply about jurisdiction of law. For instance, when a boating accident occurs, the police don't respond - instead, calls are sent to the Coast Guard. Maritime law operates in a similar way. Instead of applying the laws of land mass that is closest, accidents that occur in the water fall under federal regulation and protection.

After a maritime accident off the coast of Louisiana or Mississippi, a maritime accident lawyer can collect evidence to demonstrate to the courts that your accident occurred on navigable waters, the No. 1 eligibility requirement to qualify for maritime law protection. This is a very important step toward getting compensation for your injuries and lost wages, so trust your case to a lawyer you can count on.

Contact a Louisiana or Mississippi Maritime Accident Lawyer

Maritime law provides you with certain protections your employer may not want you to know about. Just like ocean accidents require the attention of a federal body, the Coast Guard, maritime accidents fall under federal law. A maritime law lawyer from The Young Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana, can help you if you have suffered boating accident injuries, an offshore accident or other injuries that fall under maritime law or the Jones Act. Though we are based in Louisiana, we are ready and able to help injured victims throughout the U.S. Order our free Maritime Injury Law guide and/or our guide to what to do when you are injured offshore to learn all about your rights as an injured worker.

When you are ready to get started with your Jones Act injury case, we urge you to contact us today for a FREE case evaluation - call 504-680-4100 or tollfree at 866-938-6113.