Gulf Coast Offshore Back and Neck Injuries: Is There Compensation?

Louisiana and neighboring states share two things: lots of work for seamen and lots of injuries sustained on the job. Many times these injuries involve the back and neck, leading to spinal cord injuries. This year alone, more than one million workers will incur a back injury on the job and one in five workplace injuries will involve the back, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The question is, will the costs of your back or neck injury be compensated? In short, the answer is yes. Seamen are protected by the Jones Act, which gives you the right to seek compensation from your employer for any preventable injury on the job.

Fortunately, the law is on your side. The Jones Act has been protecting maritime employees for many years. Because of this legal protection, your employer must provide both maintenance and cure for injured seamen. If, for some reason your employer does not honor his obligation, the Jones Act allows you to sue for the money you need for medical expenses and future wages, in addition to compensation for pain and suffering. A good Louisiana Jones Act lawyer can lead you through the ins and outs of filing a claim against your employer to seek payment to which you are already entitled by law.

If you or a loved one has sustained a back injury working on an oil rig, floating crane, cargo ship, tanker, fishing vessel, drill ship, barge, towboat, or tugboat, and you are not receiving the benefits you deserve, contact us at The Young Firm in New Orleans. We have over 50 years experience winning maritime and Jones Act cases for our clients. Simply fill out the form on this page or call TOLL FREE at (866) 938-6113 and let us begin helping you.