The Jones Act: 5 Complications of Burn Injuries after a Horrific Diving Accident

Under The Jones Act, commercial divers are able to sue employers or vessel owners in the event of a horrific diving accident. If you suffered a serious injury or have lost a loved one in a diving accident, you should discuss your legal options with a Jones Act attorney.

5 Complications of Burn Injuries after a Horrific Diving Accident

One injury that could result from a horrific diving accident is a burn injury. A burn injury could be caused by cutting torches, which can ignite unburned oxygen. Any burn covering more than a 3-inch area is a serious burn. These kinds of burns, as well as deep burns, can lead to: 

• Infection - When skin is burned, your major protective barrier is compromised. 
• Sepsis - This life-threatening condition results from an infection that rapidly progresses. 
• Hypovolemia - This happens when a burn injury damages blood vessels and causes your body to lose blood and other bodily fluids. 
• Hypothermia - This results from loss of body heat from your damaged skin. 
• Joint difficulties - If scar tissue builds up, your joints will be susceptible to falling out of alignment. 

The expenses of treating a severe burn injury are costly. To hold negligent parties accountable for your horrific diving accident, you should consult with a Jones Act attorney. 

Contact a Jones Act Attorney

After you or a loved one has been involved in a horrific diving accident, you should discuss your options with a Jones Act attorney. 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.