Why It’s Important to Prove Your Injury Qualifies for Jones Act

If you've been injured in a maritime accident, determining if you qualify for Jones Act benefits can make a world of difference in the outcome of your claim. Seamen who qualify for Jones Act coverage are still eligible to file a general maritime claim as well, which means that you could receive additional benefits to help defray the high cost of medical expenses and daily living costs while you are unable to work. Speak with a Louisiana Jones Act lawyer at the Young Law Firm who can manage your claims from start to finish. 

There are several important reasons you should investigate every opportunity to qualify for Jones Act benefits. 

• If you qualify for Jones Act benefits, you can still file a general maritime law claim and receive compensation through both;
• The Jones Act's burden of proof is considered "featherweight" - meaning all you have to prove is that the employer's negligence contributed in some way, even if it's a very small way, to collect damages; and
• Jones Act includes fringe benefits, such as meals your employer provided while you worked manual labor, retirement benefits and health insurance. 

If you have been hurt in a maritime accident, speak with a Louisiana Jones Act lawyer at the Young Law Firm to determine if you qualify for Jones Act benefits.

Contact a Louisiana Jones Act Lawyer

Maritime 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 or the Jones Act. 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.