Pursuing Jones Act Claim as a Seaman

Working at sea can be dangerous, and the hazards of marine life can be unpredictable. The Jones Act Law has been created to protect the rights of seamen who may become injured in accidents in navigable waters. Speak with the maritime lawyers at the New Orleans Young Law Firm when you need help filing a Jones Act Claim.

Filing a Jones Act Claim with Maritime Lawyers in New Orleans

When you've been injured and are considering pursuing compensation through a Jones Act Claim, you must meet the criteria of a seaman under the Jones Act Law.

After this is confirmed, you need to show that your employer was negligent, which caused the accident that resulted in your injuries. The Jones Act Law mostly applies to seamen on board a moving vessel, but it may be accepted if you're injured while working on a type of oil rig in navigable waters. Maritime lawyers can help determine that.

There are several damages for which you can acquire compensation. The maritime lawyers at the New Orleans-based law firm are capable of gathering evidence that shows your physical injuries, pain and suffering, lost wages or income, and past and future losses when it comes to fighting your case. 

Contact Maritime Lawyers Based in New Orleans

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 injuries that fall under maritime law. 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.