Recorded Statements and your N.O. Offshore Injury Claim: 4 Myths

You're going to want to give yourself every advantage possible when filing an offshore injury claim - and a recorded statement may not be in your best interest. Under the Jones Act Law, you don't have to provide anyone with a recorded statement unless you choose to do so.

4 Recorded Statement Myths for Offshore Injury Claim

Common myths surrounding your "requirement" to give a recorded statement: 

• your employer can deny medical treatment until you give a statement;
• the interviewer that questions you is working in your best interest to provide evidence for a fair settlement;
• you can lose your job if you don't provide a recorded statement; and
• your claim will be denied without a statement. 

Many employers try to get your statement on tape as soon as possible when you haven't had time to process the details of your accident. This can result in statements that can be taken out of context to ruin your claim.

If your employer is asking you to provide a recorded statement you have the right to refuse to do so. It's usually best to have an accident report written up instead to provide your information on the accident and your injuries. If you're ever in doubt of your offshore injury claim requirements for accident reports and statements, contact a maritime law firm in New Orleans. 

After an Offshore Explosion, Contact a Law Firm 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 a law 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 The Young Firm is 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 504-680-4100 or toll-free at 866-938-6113.