Jones Act Claims: Knowing Whether You're Covered

If you're wondering how to file a Workers' Comp claim after any kind of maritime accidents, you should acquire the assistance of a Louisiana maritime lawyer. An experienced lawyer can review your case and decide whether it would be more beneficial to pursue Jones Act claims. 

When You're Covered Under the Jones Act

Under the Jones Act, you can file a claim if you have been injured in service to a vessel that was on navigable waters, including offshore rigs and some barges. You could also have coverage if you were injured on your way to the vessel or when it was docked. Understand that vessel includes: 

• ships;
• boats;
• tugs;
• barges;
• dredges;
• cruise ships; and
• mobile drilling units. 

You may also be covered while in a hotel or restaurant, as long as you are under your employer's direction. If your injury occurred near or on water, you should immediately speak with a lawyer to determine whether you can pursue Jones Act claims. Your employer may explain how to file a Workers' Comp claim and insist that you do, however, you could have more to gain under the Jones Act. A Louisiana maritime lawyer will thoroughly explain your options. 

Contact a Louisiana Maritime Lawyer

The Jones Act law provides you with certain protections your employer may not want you to know about. A Jones Act attorney from The Young Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana, can help you if you have suffered boating accident injuries, an offshore accident or other maritime accidents. 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.