When
maritime accidents leave you injured and unable to work, you will understandably have concerns about staying afloat financially. As your employer explains how to file a Workers' Comp claim, he or she may not even mention
Jones Act claims. This is because you have a lot more to gain by pursuing a Jones Act claim. For help, you can get the assistance of a Louisiana maritime lawyer.
Factors to Consider in a Jones Act Claim Settlement
Although Workers' Comp will typically pay for disability, medical care and some lost income, under Jones Act claims, factors in a settlement include:
- past and future lost wages;
- past and future fringe benefits;
- current and future medical expenses;
- rehabilitation;
- medical devices;
- lost earning capacity;
- retraining expenses;
- lost household services;
- current and future pain and suffering;
- disability;
- impairment;
- disfigurement; and
- altered quality of life.
It's best that you get in touch with a
Louisiana maritime lawyer who understands the aftermath of maritime accidents and can help you obtain the maximum compensation possible for your injuries. The maritime injury team at The Young Firm has handled many cases and will give your case the respect it deserves. (insert link to
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 an offshore accident or other maritime accidents, or if you want to know how to file a worker's comp claim. 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.
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