International Protections and Laws against Piracy

Because most instances of piracy happen in uncontrolled, international waters, the United Nations is the most relevant organization to attempt to provide governance. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), established in 1982, is one of the laws that may factor in an emotional distress lawsuit case of piracy damages. 

This law makes maritime piracy a criminal act of violence, detention or devastation when it takes place against the crew or passengers of a ship. While ships are typically the target of piracy, it’s also possible for offshore platforms such as oil rigs to be attacked. 

The complications in these cases arise when determining which laws protect seamen when they file an offshore injury claim in international waters. The Jones Act may apply in some cases, and it’s best to consult with maritime lawyers who have experience with these sorts of claims.

Piracy causes many types of damages to vessels and their crews, including the potential for loss of cargo, equipment and even human life. Crew members who sustain injury may be able to file a maritime injury claim with their employers. There are also cases in which these traumatic experiences cause mental anguish and psychological disorders long after the incident, which can be claimed as an offshore injury in some cases.

Maritime Lawyers can help with an Emotional Distress Lawsuit under the Jones Act 

The Jones Act Law provides you with certain protections your employer may not want you to know about. Maritime lawyers from The Young Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana can help you if you are seeking to file an emotional distress lawsuit after becoming the victim of piracy, kidnapping, or other traumatic situations while working on an overseas oil rig, vessel, or platform.

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 1-504-680-4100 or toll-free at 1-866-938-6113.