How long do I have to file a claim under the Jones Act?

A: Under the Jones Act Law, you have up to 3 years to file a claim for your Jones Act injury; however, it is best to take action soon after your accident by speaking to the attorneys at the Young Law Firm in New Orleans who specialize in Jones Act Law.

Reasons to File a Jones Act Injury Claim as Soon as Possible

Although you will have 3 years to file a lawsuit for your emotional distress and physical injuries from your Jones Act injury, it will be beneficial to file right away because: 

• your employer will have less time to destroy any evidence pertaining to your accident and injury; 
• details of your accident and injuries are still fresh in your mind and in the minds of witnesses; 
• it may be easier to contact and gather witnesses to help prove your case; 
• physical injuries may still be visible; and 
• waiting may cause you to lose credibility because the insurance company may say your injuries may not have been serious enough to you. 

A lawsuit for emotional distress, in addition to physical injuries, may take a long time to settle, and many times expert witnesses need to be interviewed to prove that your Jones Act injury deserves a fair and full settlement. It can be frustrating, and that is why the attorneys at the Young Law Firm in New Orleans have taken the time to specialize in the field of Jones Act Law to help people like you who suffer a Jones Act Injury and seek justice.

Contact a Jones Act 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 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.

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