Collecting Jones Law Damages by Journaling Your Injuries

Among the Jones Law damages that you can recover after a serious accident is compensation for pain and suffering. This compensation, which will be determined by a judge or jury, will depend on the nature of your injuries. To boost your chances at obtaining fair compensation for your suffering, you should seek legal guidance from a Lafayette attorney at the Young Firm.

To help your Lafayette attorney present a good picture of your pain and suffering, you should keep a pain journal and update it several times daily. In this journal you should include the following: 

• your pain level on a scale of 0-10 (10 being unbearable);
• pain triggers, such as sitting in one place for too long, lifting heavy objects, or walking;
• the names and doses of medication you're taking and the times you take them;
• whether your pain has eased with medication;
• which body parts experience pain;
• the type of pain you're experiencing (throbbing, sharp, dull); and
• whether your pain prevents you from performing any activities. 

Be honest with yourself, your doctor and your Lafayette attorney about any pain you're experiencing. Keep in mind that your spouse and friends may be called upon to provide testimony about how your pain and suffering has affected your life.

Other damages under the Jones Law you may be entitled to include medical expenses, lost benefits and lost wages. 

FREE Legal Consultation with a Lafayette Attorney at The Young Firm

You are entitled to damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost earnings under the Jones Act law. The Jones Act law provides you with certain protections your employer may not want you to know about. An attorney from The Young Firm can help you if you have suffered boating accident injuries, an offshore accident or other injuries that fall under maritime law. 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 toll free at 1-866-938-6113.