The 5 Common Types of Negligence in a Jones Act Negligence Claim

Employer negligence in an offshore accident injury claim can be one of the most difficult things to prove when seeking compensation for your damages. Before you can file a claim for damages caused by employer negligence under Jones Act negligence laws you need to determine if they were truly at fault for the accident that caused your injuries.

The 5 most common types of employer negligence that can cause serious accidents and injury include: 

• neglecting to perform routine maintenance on equipment or facilities;
• failing to respond to reports of defective or broken equipment;
• disregard for hazardous working conditions;
• failing to adequately train and supply workers with safety equipment; and
• not complying with laws regarding worksite safety. 

These negligent actions can often lead to serious accidents offshore, leaving workers in danger of suffering critical or fatal injury while on the job. In cases such as these, you may find it helpful to have a Jones law attorney on your side to help prove employer negligence.

Filing a claim of negligence against your employer can be difficult, frustrating and time consuming - especially if you don't know the ropes. Working with a maritime law firm may give you the resources necessary to develop the evidence in your claim that can qualify you for the benefits and compensation you are entitled.  

A Jones Act Negligence Attorney can Help with a Claim under Jones Law

You have certain protections your employer may not want you to know about under the Jones Act. The statute of limitations is just one aspect you need to work around when filing a claim of Jones Act negligence. An attorney from The Young Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana, can help you if you have suffered injury due to the negligence of your offshore drilling co. or other maritime employer. 

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