Injured while working offshore? Read the accident report before you sign it!

If you have been injured while working offshore, it is important that you report your injury to your employer. In fact, according to maritime law, you must report your injury within 7 days after being injured. When you report your injury, your employer is required to fill out an accident report.
 
An accident report can be very helpful to you. If you end up suing your employer for a Jones Act claim or other damages, the accident report will be an important part of the documentation that supports your maritime injury accident case.  Employers know this, so it is most important that you make sure it is accurate.
 
Ask for a copy of the accident report. Make sure that the dates, names, and descriptions in the report are correct. Make sure that witness statements are complete and that it accurately tells what happened. If anything is not right or left out, don’t sign it.
 
The Young Firm of New Orleans represents those who injured offshore in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas and Alabama.  If you think you have a maritime injury case, call our New Orleans law office to schedule a free consultation with a maritime law attorney. For more tips to help you win your offshore injury case, request our free book: “6 Secrets Your Company May Not Tell You When You Get Injured Offshore.”