The Value of Your Jones Act Claim Includes Your Future

A maritime injury while working at an offshore site can be costly at first. You'll be accumulating doctor bills for the immediate treatment and recovery from your injuries. Losses will also occur for the time you are unable to work, and you may need additional support like special medical equipment or assistance following your accident.

These are all the initial expenses and losses you may face after a serious maritime accident, but they're not the only expenses. Depending on the nature of your injury and your long-term prognosis, you could face many other expenses and losses down the road. A few examples include: 

• being unable to return to full-income work or any work at all;
• requiring special living assistance such as medical equipment or home health care;
• needing ongoing therapy or treatment for your injuries; and
• suffering permanent disability. 

All of these potential issues that may arise in the future will cost you as well, and your Jones Act injury claim settlement amount needs to reflect these potential future expenses.

By working with a Jones Act injury attorney who has experience with several past claim settlements, you can get a true estimated value of your claim. This will help you when it comes time to negotiate the settlement with your insurance company, as it can save you from accepting too low of an offer. If this happens, your attorney may be able to help you negotiate a larger settlement through a Jones Act lawsuit. 

An Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana, is Your Attorney for Jones Act Claims

The Jones Act law provides you with certain protections your employer may not want you to know about. A New Orleans lawyer from The Young Firm can help you if you have suffered boating accident injuries, an offshore accident on an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico 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 tollfree at 1-866-938-6113.