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Maritime Law:

• The Dangers of Chemical Exposure in Louisiana Maritime Work   
  Many maritime workers are exposed to toxic chemicals on the job. Learn how to deal with chemical exposure from a New Orleans Jones Act law specialist.
• Overview of Maritime Accident Injury Acts that May Apply to Your Case (Part B)   
  There are many maritime injury acts that could apply to your maritime accident. Call a Lafayette injury lawyer at 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Overview of Maritime Accident Injury Acts that May Apply to Your Case (Part A)   
  There are several maritime injury acts that may apply to your offshore injury claim. Call nearby attorneys in Lafayette, LA: 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• The Legal Rights of Victims of Cruise Ship Injuries   
  If you are injured onboard a cruise ship, how are your legal rights different than onshore? A Louisiana legal expert explains.
• Damages Available under General Maritime Law (Part B)   
  Contact a maritime law firm in New Orleans to discuss punitive damages under general maritime law after a maritime accident – 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100.
• Damages Available under General Maritime Law (Part A)   
  Contact a maritime law firm in New Orleans to discuss damages available under general maritime law after a maritime accident – 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100.
• Fall Accidents at Jobs Considered Maritime: Information You Need (Part B)   
  Maritime workers in Lafayette: An injury lawyer can help with your slip and fall accident at work. Call a New Orleans law firm 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Fall Accidents at Jobs Considered Maritime: Information You Need (Part A)   
  If you slip and fall as a maritime worker, a Maritime Law attorney can help. Contact our New Orleans law firm at 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Negligence Resulting in a Boat Accident: General Maritime Law (Part B)   
  Attorneys at The Young Law Firm in New Orleans can help when you’ve been injured in a negligent boat accident. Call us at 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Negligence Resulting in a Boat Accident: General Maritime Law (Part A)   
  Negligence plays a role when you’re injured in a boat accident in Louisiana. A boat accident attorney in New Orleans can help; call 1-866-938-6113.
• When Does the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) Apply?   
  When workers die while at sea, maritime laws like the Death on the High Seas Act can apply. Louisiana maritime experts explain how this could affect your life.
• How Does the Limitation of Liability Act Affect Your Maritime Jones Act Claim?   
  The Limitation of Liability Act and how it may affect your maritime jones act claim. Learn more here.
• Did Someone Else Cause Your Gulf of Mexico Maritime Accident?   
  Have you been injured in a Gulf of Mexico maritime accident? A maritime expert explains the main causes here.
• Top 5 Things to Look for in a Maritime Law Attorney (Part B)   
  Look for these 5 qualities before hiring a lawyer for your injury in a maritime accident. Contact lawyers in Lafayette, La., for legal help at 1-866-938-6113.
• Top 5 Things to Look for in a Maritime Law Attorney (Part A)   
  When you’re looking for lawyers in Lafayette, La., after a maritime injury, you should look for certain qualifications. Find legal support at 1-866-938-6113.
• Advantages of Choosing Your Own Medical Care After a Louisiana Maritime Accident (Part B)   
  Louisiana sees many maritime accidents happen at offshore drilling companies in Lafayette. A Louisiana attorney based in New Orleans can help: 1-866-938-6113.
• Advantages of Choosing Your Own Medical Care After a Louisiana Maritime Accident (Part A)   
  If you’re hurt in Louisiana from maritime accidents, know that you can choose your own physician. In Lafayette, Louisiana, an attorney can help: 1-866-938-6113.
• When Maritime Law Applies to Your Case (Part B)   
  Suing for emotional distress and injury after an offshore Mississippi maritime accident is a difficult process. Contact an attorney for help: 1-866-938-6113.
• When Maritime Law Applies to Your Case (Part A)   
  If you are considering suing for emotional distress after a Mississippi maritime accident, contact an attorney who can answer your questions: 1-866-938-6113.
• 5 Things NOT to Do After Your Diving Accident in Relation to the Jones Act (Part A)   
  Jones Act Workers' Compensation benefits apply to your job-related diving accident. Speak with a maritime accidents attorney: 1-866-938-6113.
• 5 Ways Your Employer Will Fight Your Maritime Law Claim After Boat Accidents (Part B)   
  Boat accidents require a maritime accident investigation to determine your claim eligibility or if you have an emotional distress lawsuit: 1-866-938-6113.
• 5 Ways Your Employer Will Fight Your Maritime Law Claim After Boat Accidents (Part A)   
  Work-related boat accidents are governed by federal laws. Contact an attorney before your maritime accident investigation concludes: 1-866-938-6113.
• When Maritime Law Applies to Your Offshore Accident Case (Part B)   
  A horrible diving accident is devastating to a maritime offshore worker’s family. To file an offshore accident claim, call – 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100.
• When Maritime Law Applies to Your Offshore Accident Case (Part A)   
  If you were hurt in a horrible diving accident then you have rights as a worker injured in a maritime offshore accident. For claims: 866-938-6113.
• You Have More Rights after a Boat Accident Under Maritime Law than Your Employer Wants You to Know (Part B)   
  Speak with a Houston maritime lawyer who can help you file a boating accident report if you’ve been in a boat accident: 1-866-938-6113.
• You Have More Rights after a Boat Accident Under Maritime Law than Your Employer Wants You to Know (Part A)   
  File a boating accident report if you’ve been hurt in a boat accident. Speak with a Houston maritime lawyer about a boating accident report: 1-866-938-6113.
• How long do you have to settle your maritime Jones Act claim? When does your time to settle run out?   
  How long do you have to settle your maritime Jones Act claim? When does your time to settle run out? Our maritime lawyers explain the deadlines that apply.
• The Active Life of a Louisiana Seaman Can Lead to Back Injuries   
  Many Louisiana offshore accidents result in back injuries. Learn the common symptoms and how the Louisiana Jones Act attorneys at The Young Firm can help you.
• Shipyard Workers and Mesothelioma: Is Asbestos A Risk in 21st Century Shipyards?   
  Are you a shipyard worker that has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or cancer? You may have an asbestos exposure claim. Contact a maritime injury lawyer today.
• New OSHA Guidelines May Reduce Shipyard Injuries   
  Shipyards are among the most dangerous of work environments. A Maritime injury attorney discusses new federal guidelines that may reduce shipyard injuries.
• Caution Longshoremen--Your employer must approve any third party settlement under the Longshore Act. You can lose your rights under the Longshore Act--read why here.   
  Caution Longshoremen--Your employer must approve any third party settlement under the Longshore Act. You can lose your rights under the Longshore Act.
• Injured Shipyard Workers May Choose Their Own Doctor: Learn About Your Rights Under The LHWCA   
  Injured in a shipyard accident? You may qualify for benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. Learn about the LHWCA and your rights.
• How many jurors decide your Jones Act maritime case? How many juror will be on a Jones Act maritime jury?   
  What number of jurors will you have on your Jones Act maritime case? How many jurors have to agree to win your maritime Jones Act case? Learn the answers here
• Do you get a higher settlement in a Jones Act case if you have a higher impairment rating? Does your impairment rating increase your settlement value?   
  Is you impairment rating important in a Jones Act maritime case? Do you get a higher settlement if you have a high impairment rating? Not always.
• What if you did not fill out an accident report? Can you still file suit and win your maritime case?   
  If you did not fill out an accident report after your maritime offshore injury, don't worry. Learn how you can still win your case without an accident report.
• Want to know the best ways to get a settlement offer in your maritime Jones Act case? Will the company make you an offer? If you follow these steps, it is likely.   
  Want to know the best ways to get a settlement offer in your maritime Jones Act case? Will the company make you an offer? Follow these steps.
• Louisiana Maritime Law Attorneys Explains: You Have Rights After A Cruise Ship Attack   
  Cruise ships are required to screen their employees in order to ensure passenger safety. If you have been injured or assaulted by a crew member on a cruise ship, you have rights under maritime law. To learn more contact the Louisiana maritime law attorneys at The Young Firm, 866-938-6113.
• Is it best to wait until the doctor releases you before you file your maritime injury Jones Act claim?   
  Should you wait until the doctor releases you to return to work before you file you maritime Jones Act claim? These are reasons you should not wait until you get released by your doctor to file your maritime claim. Our maritime lawyers explain in this video.
• Two important recommendations about Facebook during your maritime Jones Act claim   
  Do you use Facebook? Better read here to learn about how Facebook can ruin your maritime Jones Act injury case. Our Louisiana maritime Jones Act attorneys explain what you need to know.
• Need a Florida Maritime Lawyer? Our office can help.   
  Need a Florida Maritime Lawyer? Our office can help maritime workers from Florida injured while working offshore, or workers injured in Florida working offshore or on the water.
• Need an Alabama Maritime Lawyer? We Can Help.   
  Looking for Alabama Maritime Lawyers or Alabama Jones Act Lawyers? Our maritime lawyers handle maritime and Jones Act injury cases from Alabama. Learn more here.
• 3 Reasons Our Office Can Help You with a Mississippi Maritime and Jones Act Injury Claim.   
  Need a Mississippi maritime lawyer or a Mississippi Jones Act lawyer? Learn the 3 reasons our maritime injury lawyers can help you with your Jones Act or maritime injury claim.
• Need a Mississippi Maritime Jones Act Injury Lawyer?   
  Our office handles Mississippi maritime and Jones Act cases. If you are looking for a Mississippi maritime lawyer or a Mississippi Jones Act Lawyer, learn how we can help you with your claim.
• How long do you have to file a maritime Jones Act work related hearing loss claim?   
  How long do you have to file a maritime Jones Act work related hearing loss claim? Learn the deadline for filing a Jones Act hearing loss claim from our maritime hearing loss attorneys.
• Understanding Death Benefits Under The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act   
  Longshoremen have dangerous jobs. They work on slippery surfaces using heavy machinery to load and unload ships. If a longshoreman dies while on the job, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act provides benefits to the surviving family members. Learn more about LHWCA benefits in this article. Compensation cannot replace a loved one, but it can help a family through their grief. If you have lost a loved one to a dock accident and have questions about compensation, the LHWCA, or 905(b) claims, contact the Louisiana maritime attorneys at The Young Firm at 866-938-6113.
• Who is covered by the LHWCA?   
  Are you an injured longshoreman or harbor worker? You deserve compensation for your injuries. Call to schedule an appointment with a New Orleans LHWCA attorney.
• What Is A 905(b) Claim And How Can It Help Me Get Compensation For My LHWCA Injury?   
  If you are a longshoreman or dockworker and you are injured while at work on or near the water, your medical expenses will usually be covered by The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation (LHWCA). However, this amount is marginal. After a serious on-the-job injury, you may be left with substantial expenses that are not covered. While the LHWCA provides protects employer from traditional lawsuits filed by employees, section 905(b) of the LHWCA allows you to file a “third-party claim” against any third-party company that may be responsible in whole or in part for your accident. Filing a 905(b) claim is complicated. A qualified maritime attorney can help you determine if you have a potential 905(b) claim against your employer. To learn about your rights under the LHWCA and whether you have a valid 905(b) claim, contact the New Orleans maritime injury attorneys at The Young Firm at 866-938-6113.
• What type of noise offshore on oil rigs and vessels can cause work related hearing loss? How loud does it have to be to cause hearing loss?   
  How loud does noise have to be to cause work related hearing loss? What type of equipment offshore on oil rigs and vessels will cause work related hearing loss?
• What Causes Maritime Noise Induced Hearing Loss? Why do workers suffer hearing loss working on oil rigs and vessels?   
  What Causes Maritime Noise Induced Hearing Loss? Why do workers suffer hearing loss working on oil rigs and vessels? Can you recover for such hearing loss under the Jones Act? Learn more form our Maritime and Jones Act hearing loss lawyers.
• Why drilling rig floors can cause injuries to seamen and oil rig workers   
  What are the main causes of accidents and injuries on an offshore drilling rig? How do rig workers often get injured working on an oil rig floor? Learn here about the hazards that can cause maritime injuries on an oil rig. Our Louisiana Maritime and Jones Act lawyers address these safety concerns.

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Jones Act Law:

• Help from an Attorney in Jones Act Claim Value Determinations (Part B)   
  When you’re injured on an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, contact an attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana, at 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100 for help.
• Help from an Attorney in Jones Act Claim Value Determinations (Part A)   
  An attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana, can help you determine the value of your Jones Act claim. Contact a New Orleans Lawyer, 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Seeking Treatment Rights for Oil Rig Accidents with a New Orleans Injury Lawyer (Part B)   
  A maritime attorney in Lafayette will help you understand your claim after offshore oil rig accidents cause injury. Call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Seeking Treatment Rights for Oil Rig Accidents with a New Orleans Injury Lawyer (Part A)   
  A New Orleans injury lawyer will protect your rights to decide your medical treatment after offshore oil rig accidents. Call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Your Law Firm Handling Accident Reports and Recorded Statements (Part B)   
  Contact a law firm in New Orleans for offshore explosion injury help. Recorded statements can ruin your Jones Act injury claim: 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100.
• Your Law Firm Handling Accident Reports and Recorded Statements (Part A)   
  Contact a law firm in New Orleans to handle accident reports after an offshore explosion. There may be issues with your Jones Act Waivers Call: 866-938-6113.
• You Can Have Two Employers Under the Jones Act   
  Under the Jones Act you can more than one employer at the time of your accident. Make sure you make a claim against all of your possible employers.
• Offshore Crane Injuries: When is it Time to Consider a Lawsuit?   
  Have you been injured in a Louisiana offshore crane accident? Learn when a lawsuit is a good idea from maritime law specialists, The Young Firm.
• 5 Ways Your Employer Will Fight Your Jones Act Claim (Part B)   
  Protect your legal rights under Jones Act Law when filing maritime lawsuits for emotional distress. Get help in Lafayette, LA, from an attorney: 1-866-938-6113.
• 5 Ways Your Employer Will Fight Your Jones Act Claim (Part A)   
  Seek a Lafayette, LA, attorney to protect your rights under Jones Act Law when your employer tries to diminish your claim. Call for legal help: 1-866-938-6113.
• The Most Dangerous Jobs in America: Commercial Fishing Still Tops the List   
  Injured fishing in the Gulf of Mexico? Read more here about your job’s dangers and order a copy of one of The Young Firm’s FREE books.
• Gulf of Mexico Offshore Workers Balance Danger and Stress   
  Stress and danger on Gulf Coast offshore jobs can lead to injury. Visit this page to learn about your rights as an injured Louisiana platform worker from mariti
• When the Jones Act Applies to Your Case (Part B)   
  Determining if the Jones Act applies to your case is important. Call a Louisiana Jones Act lawyer at the Young Law Firm for a consultation: 1-866-938-6113.
• When Jones Act Applies to Your Case (Part A)   
  Is your maritime accident eligible for Jones Act benefits? A Louisiana Jones Act lawyer at the Young Law Firm can help: 1-866-938-6113.
• Great News! The Jones Act Favors You, the Gulf of Mexico Worker   
  Injured working on the Gulf of Mexico? Visit this site to claim the money you need and get The Young Firm’s free consumer guides.
• Jones Act Shipping Employees Injured in Lafayette: A Louisiana Lawyer Can Help You Understand Your Rights (Part B)   
  Injured in Lafayette, Louisiana? A lawyer can help you file an emotional distress lawsuit. You have rights as a Jones Act shipping employee. Call 866-938-6113.
• Jones Act Shipping Employees Injured in Lafayette: A Louisiana Lawyer Can Help You Understand Your Rights (Part A)   
  If you are a Jones Act shipping employee and you were injured in Lafayette, a Louisiana lawyer can help you file an emotional distress lawsuit: 866-938-6113.
• How Does a Gulf Coast Family Cope With a Traumatic Brain Injury After a Maritime Accident?   
  The families of Jones Act seamen suffering brain injuries are offered steps to cope with the stresses involved in recovery.
• Warning Signs that Your Offshore Gulf Coast Head Injury May Be Serious   
  Many Louisiana offshore accidents result in head injuries. Learn how to recognize dangerous symptoms and take action.
• Is Your Louisiana Maritime Injury a Pain in the Neck?   
  Louisiana seamen often sustain neck injury in maritime accidents. Learn about how to get the best care and protect your rights with the New Orleans Jones Act.
• What is the best evidence in your maritime Jones Act case? What evidence might you need to win your maritime injury claim?   
  What is the best evidence in your maritime Jones Act case? What evidence might you need to win your maritime injury claim? Maritime lawyers tell the secret.
• Collapsed Aboard Ship? You May Be A Victim Of Maritime Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.   
  Carbon monoxide can be a serious problem at sea. This dangerous gas can cause brain injury, heart damage and death. Our maritime injury lawyers explain.
• Do you lose health insurance and your benefits if you file a claim under the Jones Act? Can your company stop paying your health insurance if you file a Jones Act claim?   
  Do you lose health insurance and your benefits if you file a claim under the Jones Act? Can your company stop your insurance if you file a Jones Act claim?
• Can an injury on a fixed platform be covered under the Jones Act? What about an injury that occurs on land?   
  Does the Jones Act ever cover injuries on fixed platforms? What about injuries that happen on land to seamen? The Jones Act may cover such and here's why.
• Do you have the right to a judge or a jury in a maritime or Jones Act case? Will a judge or a jury decide your Jones Act case?   
  Do you have the right to a judge or a jury in a maritime or Jones Act case? Will a judge or a jury decide your Jones Act case? Learn the answer here.
• Maritime Injury Law: A Seaman's Guide To Rotator Cuff Injuries.   
  Did the doctor say you have a torn rotator cuff? Learn about these common offshore injuries in this article from the maritime law attorney at The Young Firm.
• Yes, The Jones Act Covers Shoulder And Arm Injuries. A Maritime Injury Attorney Explains.   
  Injured your arm or shoulder working offshore? If your injury is due to unsafe conditions aboard ship, you may be able to claim Jones Act damages. Learn more.
• Offshore Hand Injuries: A Louisiana Jones Act Lawyer Discusses Your Rights   
  Have you sustained a hand injury while working offshore? You may have a Jones Act claim. Contact a Louisiana Jones Act lawyer to learn more about your rights.
• Your Offshore Knee Injury May Be Covered Under the Jones Act   
  Have you suffered a knee injury while working on a vessel or oil platform? The Louisiana maritime attorneys at The Young Firm can help; call 866-938-6113
• Apply for disability during your maritime Jones Act case? You bet and here's why.   
  Should you apply for short term or long term disability after a maritime injury? Will collecting disability hurt my Jones Act case? Learn form our Louisiana maritime Jones Act lawyers.
• Why you should not smoke during your maritime Jones Act claim   
  What does smoking have to do with your maritime Jones Act case? Learn why you should stop smoking during your claim from our Louisiana maritime Jones Act lawyers.
• Injured At Sea? Your Jones Act Rights When Faulty Equipment Cases Offshore Injury.   
  Were you injured by a malfunctioning piece of equipment? The Jones Act attorneys at The Young Firm explain your rights in our free book, "Employee's Guide to Maritime Law". Download your copy today.
• Unsafe Equipment Can Cause Electrocution and Other Maritime Injuries. Do You Have A Jones Act Claim?   
  Injured by electric shock while working aboard a vessel? You may be eligible to file a Jones Act claim. Contact a maritime injury lawyer to learn more.
• Three Reasons a Florida Worker Should Hire Our Office As His Jones Act Lawyer   
  Need a Florida Jones Act Lawyer? Maritime law is Nationwide. Learn the three reasons our office can help if you need a Florida Jones Act Lawyer.
• Learn the Benefits of Letting Our Office Act as Your Alabama Jones Act Lawyers.   
  Need Alabama Jones Act Lawyers? Learn how our office can help if you are looking for an Alabama Jones Act lawyer to help with your maritime injury case.
• Injured While Working on A Tug Boat? You May Have A Jones Act Claim.   
  Working offshore is dangerous; seamen face weather hazards, slippery decks, cold temperatures and other extreme conditions. But, working on a tug boat is especially risky. Learn about the dangers of working on a tug boat and about the Jones Act rights of injured tugboat workers. The Jones Act is a federal law that allows an injured seaman to sue his employer if he can show that his injuries were caused by negligence. So, if you have been injured while working on a tug boat, it may be worth your while to discuss your injury with a maritime attorney who specializes in Jones Act claims. The New Orleans Jones Act lawyers at The Young Firm handle only maritime cases. If you have suffered injury while working on a tugboat, we can evaluate your claim. Contact The Young Firm at 866-938-6113 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced maritime law attorney.
• Injured on Deck? Deckhands May File Jones Act Injury Claims.   
  A deckhand is an essential member of a vessel’s crew. Deckhands perform a variety of tasks that keep the vessel on course and in shipshape. However, many of these duties are dangerous and deckhands face a variety of hazards that can cause serious injury. If you have been injured while working offshore, don’t sign anything. You don’t want to give up your rights. Contact the New Orleans maritime attorneys at The Young Firm to discuss your claim. Learn more about your rights. Be sure to download our free book: “6 Secrets Your Company May Not Tell You When You Get Injured Offshore.”
• How to tell if you have suffered maritime work related hearing loss   
  There is a simple test that can determine if you have suffered work related hearing loss on an offshore oil rig or on a vessel. Learn more about the Jones Act and how it protects you if you have suffered work related hearing loss.
• I am a commercial diver and I was injured at sea. Who pays for my medical care?   
  If you work as a diver, you know your job is risky. An underwater accident may lead to drowning, respiratory and circulatory problems, or hypothermia. If a commercial diver is injured while at work, responsibility for medical care for the injury is determined by the diver's status as a seaman. If you or someone you know has been injured as a diver, contact one of our experienced Louisiana maritime attorneys at the The Young Firm at 866-938-6113 for more information about your rights under maritime law.
• What is the value of your Jones Act case or claim   
  Want to know the value of your Jones Act case? Why is your Jones Act case so valuable? Learn all about the value of your Jones Act maritime claim here.
• What is the definition of a seaman under the Jones Act?   
  What is the definition of a seaman under maritime law and the Jones Act? How do I qualify as a seaman under the Jones Act? What must I do to be a seaman? Jones Act attorney Timothy Young answers all of those questions here for injured maritime workers.
• What is the Jones Act- the basics.   
  What is the Jones Act? This video and website tells you all you want and need to know about the Jones Act, a Federal statute to protect maritime workers.
• Black list of employees who file claims? Not true.   
  Is there a Jones Act maritime black list of banned employees? If you file a claim under the Jones Act will you be black listed or black balled? Louisiana Jones Act attorney Timothy Young explains why that is not true here.
• Is the Jones Act the same as workers compensation? Not at all.   
  What is the difference between the Jones Act maritime law and state workers compensation? Is the Jones Act workers compensation? Learn more from Maritime lawyer Timothy Young.
• Be careful of these common tricks used to fight Jones Act claims   
  Want to know how your Jones Act maritime company will fight your injury claim? Learn what tricks they will use to fight a Jones Act case here, from maritime injury lawyer Timothy Young.
• Be sure to select your own doctor after a Jones Act maritime accident and injury.   
  Learn how you are entitled to select your own doctor under the Jones Act. Maritime attorney Tim Young of The Young Firm explains your right to your own doctor under the Jones Act and maritime law. Your choice of doctor after a Jones Act accident is very important- learn why here.
• Applying for disability after a Jones Act Maritime accident and injury   
  After a Jones Act Maritime injury and accident should you apply for short term or long term disability or social security disability? Learn from our Louisiana Maritime Lawyers at The Young Firm in New Orleans.
• Take these steps first to protect yourself after a Jones Act maritime injury   
  What are the first steps to take after offshore maritime Jones Act injury? How to protect yourself immediately after a Jones Act injury at work. Jones Act attorney Timothy young of The Young Firm explains what you should do first.
• Released to return to work? You may want to think twice about returning to work.   
  When should you return to work after a Jones Act accident and injury? If the company doctor releases you, should you try to return to work? Jones Act lawyer Timothy Young explains why that may be a very bad idea.
• Company chosen doctor after your maritime Jones Act injury? No thanks.   
  Maritime companies will send you to a company doctor after your injury. Learn why you should not go to the company chosen doctor after your maritime Jones Act injury. Our maritime lawyers explain here in this video.

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Jones Act Damages:

• Louisiana Maritime Accidents Lawyer Explains How to file Workers' Comp & Jones Act Claims (Part B)   
  Know how to file Workers' Comp and Jones Act claims with help from a Louisiana maritime accidents lawyer. Call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Louisiana Maritime Accidents Lawyer Explains How to File Workers' Comp & Jones Act Claims (Part A)   
  After Louisiana maritime accidents, a lawyer can show you how to file Workers' Comp and Jones Acts claims. Call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100 for help.
• Victim of Louisiana Maritime Accidents? Why a Lawyer from a Jones Act Law Firm is Needed (Part B)   
  Victim of Louisiana Maritime Accidents? Why a Lawyer from a Jones Act Law Firm is Needed (Part B)
• Victim of Louisiana Maritime Accidents? Why a Lawyer from a Jones Act Law Firm is Needed (Part A)   
  The financial burden of Louisiana maritime accidents can lessen with lawyer support by addressing what was in the Jones Act. Call our law firm: 1- 866-938-6113.
• Calculating the Value of Your Jones Act Claim after a Boating Accident (Part B)   
  Knowing the value for your boating accident injury can help determine if you are getting proper compensation. Our New Orleans law firm can help: 1-866-938-6113.
• Calculating the Value of Your Jones Act Claim after a Boating Accident (Part A)   
  After a serious injury from a boating accident you may want to know the value of your Jones Act claim. An attorney in New Orleans can help; call 1-866-938-6113.
• Oil Rig Workers' Rights for Jones Act Injury Claim after Oil Rig Explosion (Part B)   
  During a Jones Act injury claim for an oil rig explosion, the cause may need to be proven. A boat accident attorney can help: 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Oil Rig Workers' Rights for Jones Act Injury Claim after Oil Rig Explosion (Part A)   
  Determining the oil rig explosion cause in your Jones Act injury claim can be difficult. A boat accident attorney can help; call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• How Offshore Drilling Co. Negligence is Defined under Jones Law (Part B)   
  The Jones Law applies to Jones Act negligence claims where a worker is injured in an accident. For help with an injury claim, call 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100.
• How Offshore Drilling Co. Negligence is Defined under Jones Law (Part A)   
  According to Jones Law, an offshore drilling co. can be held liable for Jones Act negligence if a worker is injured. Call 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100.
• Jones Act Workers Filing for Emotional Distress Lawsuit in Louisiana and Elsewhere (Part B)   
  The dangers of working on an overseas oil rig could cause emotional injuries. Maritime lawyers can help with the Jones Act: 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Jones Act Workers Filing for Emotional Distress Lawsuit in Louisiana and Elsewhere (Part A)   
  Working on an oil rig can be dangerous and cause emotional distress. Lawsuit claims are best handled by the maritime lawyers: 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Basics of Jones Act Law and Longshore Act in Regards to Your Claim (Part B)   
  Contact a Jones Act attorney in Louisiana if you have suffered maritime injuries. The Jones law may apply to your case – 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100.
• Basics of Jones Act Law and Longshore Act in Regards to Your Claim(Part A)   
  Contact a Jones Act attorney in Louisiana if you have suffered injuries. The Jones law may apply to your case. Call today – 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100.
• What Kinds of Damages Are Awarded in a Jones Act Lawsuit?   
  You can collect damages for your maritime injury under the Jones Act. Learn what these damages are and how to collect them from a Louisiana expert.
• Why a Boat Accident Attorney is needed for Louisiana Personal Injury (Part B)   
  A boat accident attorney can help if you have been seriously injured. Attorneys in Lafayette, La., handle cases across the U.S. – 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100.
• Why a Boat Accident Attorney is needed for Louisiana Personal Injury (Part A)   
  Contact a boat accident attorney for your maritime injury. Attorneys in Lafayette, La., handle cases throughout the U.S. – 866-938-6113 or 504-680-4100.
• Admiralty Law Advice: Injured? Don’t Return to Work before You’re Ready (Part B)   
  In admiralty law, injured clients should avoid returning to work too soon. Contact an injury lawyer in New Orleans for help: 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Admiralty Law Advice: Injured? Don’t Return to Work before You’re Ready (Part A)   
  In admiralty law, injured clients are advised to avoid returning to work too soon. Call an injury lawyer in New Orleans: 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Gulf of Mexico Container Ship Accidents and the Jones Act   
  If you have been injured working on a container ship, you have guaranteed legal rights. Louisiana maritime experts explain.
• Seeking an Attorney in New Orleans to Prove You’re a Seaman Under Jones Act (Part B)   
  Speak to an attorney at the New Orleans Young Law Firm if you need help getting Jones Act insurance coverage. Stand up for your legal rights at 1-866-938-6113.
• Seeking an Attorney in New Orleans to Prove You’re a Seaman under Jones Act (Part A)   
  You may need an attorney at the New Orleans Young Law Firm if you are filing under the Jones Act. The insurance coverage can be explained at 1-866-938-6113.
• Filing Jones Act Cabotage Claim in Court with an Attorney in New Orleans (Part B)   
  An attorney in New Orleans law companies that understand the Jones Act can help cabotage victims seek justice in court. For legal help call 1-866-938-6113.
• Filing Jones Act Cabotage Claim in Court with an Attorney in New Orleans (Part A)   
  Hire an attorney in New Orleans to help fight your Jones Act Claim in court. Under the Jones Act, cabotage workers can be protected by calling 1-866-938-6113.
• Top 5 Things to Look for in a Jones Act Lawyer (Part B)   
  Before hiring legal help for a Jones Act settlement in Alabama, a Jones Act lawyer should possess 5 qualities. For help with your suit, call 1-866-938-6113.
• Top 5 Things to Look for in a Jones Act Lawyer (Part A)   
  It’s important to know the background of an Alabama Jones Act lawyer before hiring one. For help with a Jones Act settlement, call 1-866-938-6113.
• Oil Rig Injuries: Platform (Maritime) vs. Barge (Jones Act) (Part B)   
  If you are injured while working on a barge or Jones Act tankers, your injury claim may be under Jones Act Law. For help, call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• 5 Things NOT to Do After Your Diving Accident in Relation to the Jones Act (Part A)   
  Jones Act Workers' Compensation benefits apply to your job-related diving accident. Speak with a maritime accidents attorney: 1-866-938-6113.
• 5 Things NOT to Do After Your Diving Accident in Relation to the Jones Act (Part B)   
  After a diving accident at your job, speak with a maritime accidents lawyer about what Jones Act Workers' Compensation benefits you deserve – 1-866-938-6113.
• The Jones Act: When a Diver is Injured on the Job (Part B)   
  Seamen involved in a horrific diving accident are protected under The Jones Act. Call a Jones Act attorney for legal guidance: 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• The Jones Act When a Diver is Injured on the Job (Part A)   
  The Jones Act serves to protect seamen involved in horrific diving accidents. Call a Jones Act attorney: 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Lafayette Attorney Explains Jones Law Damages (Part B)   
  Jones Law damages include fringe benefits and medical fees. Call a Lafayette attorney if you have been injured as a seaman: 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Lafayette Attorney Explains Jones Law Damages (Part A)   
  Jones Law damages include pain and suffering and medical fees. Call a Lafayette attorney if you have been injured as a seaman: 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• What is an epidural injection and why would my doctor recommend it?   
  Epidural injections are often recommended after a serious maritime injury to your neck or lower back. But what is it and why is it recommended? Learn here.
• What is a discogram after a maritime injury? How does a discogram work and what will a discogram show?   
  What is a discogram after a maritime injury? How does a discogram work and what will a discogram show? Our Louisiana maritime lawyers explain.
• Do you have to pay taxes on your Jones act settlement? Is a Jones Act or maritime injury settlement taxable?   
  Do you have to pay taxes on your Jones act settlement? Is a Jones Act or maritime injury settlement taxable? Generally no, and here's why.
• How Do Maritime Injury Attorneys Calculate The Value of an Offshore Injury Claim?   
  Injured offshore? You may be wondering if you are entitled to any benefits. A maritime injury attorney can help. Call for an free case evaluation: 866-938-6113
• Slip and Fall Accidents Offshore: What Are Your Rights When You Fall On-Deck?   
  Injured in a slip and fall accident? As an injured seaman, you have a right to compensation for your injuries. Contact a Jones Act Attorney to learn more.
• How Can You Pay for Medical Treatment After an Injury?   
  Under the Jones Act your employer must pay for a doctor that you choose to treat you. They have no interest in doing this though because if your doctor recommends tests and those tests show that you’re injured, you may have a very good case against your employer.
• Are offshore oil workers protected under Jones Act Law?   
  The Merchant Marine Act, or Jones Act, which requires the owners of Jones Act vessels to pay damages to injured seamen or to the families of seamen who are killed because of unsafe working conditions or due to the unseaworthiness of vessel to which they are assigned. However, determining if an offshore rig qualifies as a Jones Act vessel can be tricky. If you have been injured while working in the offshore oil industry, contact the maritime law attorneys at The Young Firm. We can figure out which laws apply to your injury and we’ll help you get the compensation you need and deserve. Call our New Orleans office at 1-866-938-6113 to schedule a free consultation.
• How Would I Prove My Oil Spill Damages?   
  Oil Spill damages can be proven in a variety of ways. Learn what steps you should take by reading here. Lawyers in Louisiana answer questions about oil spill claims.
• What If I Did Not Have A Physical Injury following the DEEPWATER HORIZON Accident, But I Have a Real Fear of Returning Offshore?   
  The Jones Act provides lost wage damages for workers with emotional fear of returning to work offshore after a serious accident such as the DEEPWATER fire and explosion. Read more here.
• What Damages Can I Collect From My DEEPWATER HORIZON Claim?   
  DEEPWATER HORIZON rig workers may be entitled to punitive damages and full compensation for any other damages under law. Read more about such damages here.
• How Much Is My Case Worth If I Was Injured On the DEEPWATER HORIZON?   
  If rig workers from the DEEPWATER are not able to return to work offshore, they may suffer significant wage losses.
• Which Parties Are Responsible For the DEEPWATER HORIZON Accident And Which Would I File A Claim Against?   
  Which Parties Are Responsible For the DEEPWATER HORIZON Accident And Which Would I File A Claim Against?
• Call For Free Health Information   
  If you worked offshore on oil rigs as a Jones Act seaman or maritime worker and have been diagnosed with lung cancer, it is possible that asbestos exposure significantly contributed to your lung cancer. It is important for your to speak to a qualified Jones Act asbestos lawyer who is familiar with not only asbestos being used offshore on oil rigs but also the Jones Act and Maritime Law which could afford you significant protection and rights.
• Burn injuries, a serious danger for Gulf of Mexico maritime workers.   
  Burns are the most common off shore injuries. Oil rig workers, seamen and other off shore employees work with electrical equipment, flammable chemicals, gas and oil, and scalding hot liquids and deal with the risk of oil rig explosions, ship fires and electrical accidents. When proper safety equipment is not available or equate safety precautions are not taken, these workers are at an even higher risk for burns. Maritime law is designed to protect maritime workers who have high risk jobs and to provide care and compensation after an injury. If you have any questions about your rights, contact the New Orleans office of The Young Firm at 866-938-6113.
• Head Injury: A major risk for maritime workers   
  Due to the dangerous nature of their jobs, maritime workers are at high risk for head injuries. If you are a maritime worker who has sustained a brain injury while working at sea, you are entitled fair compensation for your injury and its associated costs. Learn how a maritime lawyer can help you receive full compensation for medical care, rehabilitation, loss of income, and pain and suffering. Call the Louisiana Jones Act lawyers at The Young Firm (866) 938-6113.
• Three things you should do before settling your Jones Act Case   
  If you are injured while working offshore, there are a few things you should consider before settling your Jones Act case. First, the insurance company works for the company, not for you. Their priority is minimizing the amount that you are paid for your injuries. An experienced maritime law attorney can help. Contact the attorneys at the New Orleans office of The Young Firm for a free consultation. Call us toll free at (866) 938-6113.
• Hurt offshore? You could qualify for financial compensation under the Jones Act   
  After being injured offshore you are probably wondering what kind of compensation your employer should be giving you. If you are considered a Jones Act seaman, you could be owed one or more of several different types of damages. Your medical bills could be covered, as could your lost wages, reduced income, pain and suffering, and more.

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Jones Act Safety Rules:

• Defining Unseaworthy Vessels for Jones Act Claims (Part B)   
  An unseaworthy vessel may quality you for filing Jones Act claims. A maritime injury law firm in Louisiana can help; call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Defining Unseaworthy Vessels for Jones Act Claims (Part A)   
  A New Orleans lawyer can help you determine unseaworthiness when filing Jones Act claims. Call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100 for Jones Act lawyers.
• The Real Dangers of Working at Abrasive Blasting in Louisiana Shipyards   
  While effective, shipyard abrasive blasting can be hazardous. A New Orleans expert discusses what your employer should do to keep you safe on the job.
• Hazards of Working in Confined Spaces in Louisiana Shipbuilding and Repair   
  Have you been hurt working in a confined space on a Louisiana ship?
• Jones Act Safety Rules: Oil Rigs (Part B)   
  Safety is key to avoiding injury after a Jones Act oil spill. If you’re an injured oil rig worker, call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100 for help.
• Jones Act Safety Rules: Oil Rigs (Part A)   
  There are safety rules that your employer must follow to protect you from injury in an offshore oil rig explosion. Call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Safety At Sea: The Warning Signs Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning   
  OSHA considers dockworkers, maritime workers and longshoremen to be at high risk for carbon monoxide injury. Protect yourself. Learn the signs of CO poisoning.
• Maritime Employers Must Prevent Offshore Carbon Monoxide Exposure   
  Maritime employers must take to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning at sea. Learn about preventing CO injury in this article from our Jones Act injury lawyers.
• If You've Been Injured in an Offshore Crane Accident, You Need a Maritime Injury Lawyer Who Understands Crane Regulations   
  Cranes are used in almost every type of maritime or offshore industry work. Because of the huge size and weight of offshore cranes, crane accidents can be deadly; so, there are laws governing the operation and maintenance of cranes used in maritime work. If you have been injured in a maritime crane accident, you need an attorney who is familiar with crane regulations. To schedule a free consultation with a maritime injury lawyer, contact The Young Firm at 866-938-6113.
• Preventing Offshore Slip and Fall Injuries   
  One of the more common causes of injuries on boats, barges, offshore oil rigs, and other floating vessels is slip, trip and fall accidents. These serious accidents may cause any number of disabling injuries. Learn how offshore slip and fall accidents can be prevented and what to do if you are injured in a slip and fall accident while at sea. The Louisiana maritime attorneys at The Young Firm can determine if negligence caused your slip and fall accident. If we discover that your injury was caused by unseaworthiness of the vessel or negligence on the part of the vessel owner or another party, we can help you file a Jones Act claim to recover your medical costs, lost wages, future lost earnings, pain and suffering and other losses. To learn more, call 866-938-6113.
• What happens when a maritime worker files a Jones Act Lawsuit?   
  Seamen work with dangerous equipment on rough seas and in extreme weather conditions. That is why, under the law, employers and vessel owners, have a duty to provide maritime workers with a safe working environment. When injury occurs because employers don't provide safe working conditions, the employee has the right to file a Jones Act case. Learn more about the Jones Act and your rights. If you have questions contact the maritime attorneys at The Young Firm 866-938-6113.

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Maintenance and Cure Law:

• Who Will Pay My Medical Bills after a Gulf of Mexico Commercial Diving Injury?   
  Commercial diver injured working in the Gulf of Mexico? Contact the Young Firm for advice on paying medical bills and order a copy of their FREE book.
• Are your maintenance benefits payable? Do you have to pay taxes on your maintenance payments?   
  Taxes on your maintenance payments? Do you owe Federal or state tax if you are getting paid maintenance after a maritime injury under maritime law? Learn here
• Go to a company doctor for you cure treatment after maritime injury? Read reasons why this may lose your Jones Act claim here.   
  Can the company pick your doctor after a maritime injury? Should you go to a company selected doctor for your maintenance and cure treatment? Our Louisiana maritime lawyers explain reasons that could lose your case.
• Do you lose your maintenance and cure if you hire an attorney or lawyer? Not according to the law- learn more here.   
  If you hire an attorney or lawyer will your company stop paying maintenance or cure to you? Can your company terminate maintenance and cure if you hire an attorney or lawyer? Learn what the law says about this very important issue from our Jones Act maritime lawyers here.
• Punitive damages for your company failing to pay maintenance and cure--learn when, why and how you can get them.   
  Can you get punitive damages for failing to pay maintenance and cure? What if your company intentionally refuses to pay cure or maintenance? Learn your rights form our New Orleans Jones Act attorneys here.
• Company fails to pay cure and you get worse medically? Learn your rights here.   
  What if you suffer damages because your company unreasonably fails to pay cure to you? What if failure to pay cure results in a worsening of your medical condition? Our Louisiana Jones Act attorneys explain the answer and what you can do about it here.
• Can you select your own doctor to provide cure? It is more important than you think.   
  Can you select your own doctor under maintenance and cure maritime law? Does the company get to pick a doctor for you after a Jones Act maritime injury? Can you pick your own doctor? Read here and learn from our maritime Louisiana attorneys.
• Return to work and still collect maintenance and cure? You bet--read why here.   
  Under maritime law, what happens to your maintenance and cure if you return to work? Can you collect maintenance and cure even if you return to work? Our Jones Act attorney explains maritime law and maintenance and cure.
• Is it really an advance...or just your proper maintenance amount?   
  What are advances under maintenance and cure law? Can my company pay advances instead of maintenance? What is an advance in addition to my maintenance check? Our Louisiana maritime Jones Act lawyers explain on this video.
• What rate of maintenance should I get paid?   
  What amount of maintenance should I get? How much is maintenance? Are you getting paid the correct rate of maintenance? How much money in maintenance should your company pay you? Get answers from our Jones Act attorneys.
• What is maintenance? What does it cover?   
  What does the term maintenance refer to under maritime law? What is the definition of maintenance? What is maintenance meant to cover? Learn answers to these questions here form our Louisiana maritime lawyers.
• No Maintenance Payments? Learn Your Other Options Here.   
  What do you do if your company refuses to pay your maintenance? What happens if your company cuts off your maintenance? Learn how you can pay your bills here from maritime and Jones Act lawyer Timothy Young.
• Maintenance and cure- what is it?   
  What is maintenance and cure under maritime law? How much is maintenance and what is it? Learn all about maintenance and cure here from maritime attorney Timothy Young.
• What Is Maintenance and Cure?   
  The term maintenance and cure refers to the general maritime law requirements that your employer pay both maintenance and cure if you suffer an injury in the service of the vessel. Maintenance is the amount that your monthly bills are each month for you to pay.
• How Do I Pay My Bills If Can’t Work During The Claim?   
  Transocean and other employers from the DEEPWATER accident may have to pay maintenance and cure to employees until maximum cure of the injured.
• When a seaman is injured, what is meant by maximum medical improvement?   
  Maintenance and cure are monetary compensation that is owed to any seaman who becomes injured or sick while working on a vessel and is not able to work for a period of time. Maintenance and cure benefits are paid until the seaman reached maximum medical improvement. Maximum medical improvement is the point in recovery from an illness or injury where a seaman’s condition will no longer improve with medical treatment. If your injury was caused by negligence or is otherwise the fault of your employer, you may be eligible for additional compensation including loss of future wages. The maritime injury lawyers at The Young Firm can help you determine if you have a maritime injury case. We can also help if you are having difficulty getting maintenance and cure payments from your employer. Call866-938-6113.
• Injured at sea? How will you pay your bills?   
  If you are a seaman who has been injured in a maritime accident, chances are that you are also worried about how you are going to pay the bills. You may be entitled to a variety of compensation, including maintenance and cure, unearned wages and Jones Act damages. Before you settle with your company, contact the Jones Act lawyers at the Young Firm. Call 866-938-6113 for a free consultation. We can help.
• Hypothermia at sea, a major risk for maritime workers   
  At this time of year, hypothermia is a major risk to maritime workers, and it is the biggest danger sailors face when falling into cold water. This article discusses the signs and symptoms of hypothermia, and the rights of injured seamen. If you’ve been injured while working on the water, call The Young Firm Maritime Injury Lawyers at 1-866-938-6113 for a free legal consultation.
• Injured offshore? Get ready to fight for maintenance and cure   
  If you’ve been seriously injured in a maritime accident, you may be unable to work for a period of time. While you can’t work, you could qualify for “maintenance and cure” from your employer to cover your living and medical expenses. However, your employer may not offer you the full amount that you deserve.
• Punitive Damages Are Available for Failure to Pay Maintenance and Cure   
  If your Jones Act employer fails to pay maintenance and cure benefits to you under general maritime law, and this failure is determined to have been willful and arbitrary, then the jury or judge is allowed to award you punitive damages for such failure.
• Maintenance and Cure Resolved In Favor of Seaman   
  Under Maritime Law of Maintenance and Cure, all doubts are to be resolved in favor of the injured Jones Act seaman. Read the main case on maintenance and cure law here.

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The Jones Act:

• Louisiana Seamen Deserve the Best in Safety   
  Is your Louisiana maritime job site safe? Visit this page to learn about safety regulations from the Jones Act law specialists at The Young Firm.
• Crush Injuries Can Be Costly for Louisiana Seamen   
  Louisiana Jones Act seamen may suffer crush injury on the job. Read this article to learn more about crush syndrome and to receive our free guidebooks.
• Burden of Proof under the Jones Act- How Hard is it to win my case?   
  This article discusses the legal burden of proof under the Jones Act. How hard is it to win your Jones Act case? Find out here!
• The Real Difference of the Jones Act   
  The Jones Act allows an injured employee to fill a suit for negligence and damages directly against their employer. This is a whole different type of case than simply filing against an unknown automobile insurance company or a negligent driver that you may never see again. When you file suit under the Jones Act, you are making the tough decision to put your job on the line. In almost all cases, you will need to stop working for your company once the suit is filed. With this is mind, why would anyone file such a suit; a suit that surely means they will lose their current job and by out of work for a period of time.
• Common Jones Act Issues   
  There are several common issues which appear in many Jones Act cases. We have found that many of our clients have specific questions concerning the following issues: Accident Reports, Recorded Statements, Treating Physician, and Negligent Medical Care

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Show Me The Law! -- Actual Cases to Help You:

• Burden of Causation is Featherweight Under the Jones Act   
  Under the Jones Act the burden of proof for proving causation of your injury is featherweight. Read this article to determine if you can prove your injuries were caused by your accident under the Jones Act.
• Punitive Damages for failing to pay maintenance or cure   
  Under general maritime law, you may collect punitive damages if your employer fails to properly pay maintenance or cure to you after a maritime injury. This article explains when you may collect punitive damages for your company's failure to pay maintenance or cure to you.
• You CAN select your own treating doctor under the Jones Act   
  The Jones Act allows injured seamen to select their own choice of treating doctor. Make sure you pick a doctor you trust to treat you. You do NOT have to treat with any company chosen doctor and this may ruin your case.
• What is a Vessel under the Jones Act?   
  In order for the Jones Act to apply to a particular case, an injured worker must qualify as a “seaman” under the Act. One important qualification of seaman status is that the individual is assigned to a “vessel” or fleet of vessels at the time of his or her accident.

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Newsletters:

• May/June 2009 [PDF]   
  The Young Firm May/June 2009 Newsletter about maritime and jones act injury lawyers from Louisiana maritime lawyers.
• July/ August 2009 [PDF]   
  The Young Firm June/July 2009 Newsletter about maritime and jones act injury lawyers from Louisiana maritime lawyers.
• March/April 2009 [PDF]   
• January/February 2009 [PDF]   

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Library of Cases:

• All Doubt In A Maintenance and Cure Case Is Resolved In Favor Of Seaman [PDF]   
  All Doubt In A Maintenance and Cure Case Is Resolved In Favor Of Seaman-- vaughan v. atkinson
• Read Here how you can have two employers at the same time under the Jones Act [PDF]   
  An injured seaman may have two Jones Act employers at the same time under the Jones Act. This case explains how and why this is true. It is important to name both employers in any suit filed under the Jones Act.
• Read about the 'featherweight' burden of proof under the Jones Act [PDF]   
  Read about the 'featherweight' burden of proof under the Jones Act
• Featherweight Causation explained in this case [PDF]   
  Featherweight Causation under the Jones Act explained in this case
• Stewart v. Dutra is the United States Supreme Court Case that defines a Vessel Under Jones Act [PDF]   
  This case defines the term 'vessel' under the Jones Act-- to qualify under the Jones Act, you must be assigned to a vessel--read here to learn about the definition of a vessel to see if you qualify as a seaman.
• This case explains your right to select your own treating doctor under maritime law [PDF]   
  Under Maritime Law you have the right to select your own treating doctor. Read this case to learn how the company cannot make you treat with their chosen doctor.
• Punitive Damages are allowed under maintenance and cure maritime law [PDF]   
  New case now allows injured seamen to collect punitive damages if their employer refuses to pay maintenance and cure under maritime law. Read case here to learn about maintenance and cure punitive damages law.

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General:

• Differences between Maritime Law and the Jones Act Law Claims (Part B)   
  Do you have a claim under Maritime Law or the Jones Act? A Jones Act New Orleans attorney can explain; call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Differences between Maritime Law and the Jones Act Law Claims (Part A)   
  Knowing when the Jones Act applies to your offshore injury is important. An attorney in Louisiana with Jones Act Law knowledge can help: 1-866-938-6113.
• Oil Rig Injuries: Platform (Maritime) vs. Barge (Jones Act) (Part A)   
  Workers injured on oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico are protected under maritime law. For help with these claims, call 1-866-938-6113 or 1-504-680-4100.
• Can you file for social security disability during your maritime Jones Act case?   
  Can you file for social security disability during your maritime Jones Act case? If you are getting maintenance and cure can you apply for disability too?
• Should you go to an FCE before you return to work after maritime injury? What is your company picks the FCE provider for you?   
  Should you go to a functional capacity evaluation (FCE) after your maritime injury before you try to return to work? Our Maritime injury lawyers explain.
• Can you file suit under both the Jones Act and the Longshore Act at the same time? Which law may apply to your case? Our maritime lawyers explain how to protect yourself.   
  Can you file suit under both the Jones Act and the Longshore Act? Which law may apply to your case? Our maritime lawyers explain how to protect yourself.
• Omega Protein Sandy Point and Eurus London Collide in Gulf of Mexico Off New Orleans   
  Omega Protein Sandy Point and Eurus London Collide in Gulf of Mexico Off New Orleans. Three may be missing. Cause of accident still uncertain. More here.
• Offshore Slips, Trips and Falls May Cause Serious Knee Injuries   
  Injured at sea? The Jones Act Lawyers at The Young Firm offer a free Jones Act information kit, including the book: “Employee's Guide to Maritime Injury Law”.
• Common Mistakes Injured Maritime Workers Make When They Try To Handle Their Own Claim   
  Common Mistakes Injured Maritime Workers Make When They Try To Handle Their Own Claim. Read the reason you MUST hire a maritime Jones Act attorney if you want to know you are not being taken advantage of by your company. The Louisiana Jones Act Lawyers of The Young Firm have been protecting injured maritime workers for decades.
• Slip and Fall Accidents Cause Serious Injury Offshore   
  Four Jones Act Lawsuits have been filed recently by Gulf of Mexico seamen who were injured in offshore slip and fall accidents. Each of these accidents could have been prevented. Instead, hard-working seamen were seriously injured and their lives changed forever because of poor maintenance, improper training or an inadequate crew. A vessel owner who doesn't keep his vessel properly maintained may be liable under the Jones Act to any worker who is injured because of his negligence. To learn more about Jones Act Law and your rights, contact the New Orleans maritime attorneys at The Young Firm at 866-938-6113. To get a head start on your maritime injury claim, download our free book, “6 Secrets Your Company May Not Tell You When You Get Injured Offshore.”
• Commercial Fishing Ranks First On CDC Deadly Job List. Why?   
  Commercial fishermen who are injured are entitled to compensation under Jones Act Law. To learn more, contact a New Orleans maritime lawyer.
• Common Maritime Injuries: What You Need To Know About Fire At Sea.   
  The April 2010 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil platform brought attention to the dangers of fires at sea. Whether the fire occurs on an oil platform, on a fishing vessel, or on a cruise ship, a fire at sea can have disastrous consequences. Learn more about vessel fires. If you or a loved one has been injured in a fire while working at sea, the Louisiana maritime law attorneys at The Young Firm can help. Call our office at 1-866-6113 to learn more about your rights. When you call, request your free copy of our guide, “Employee’s Guide to Maritime Injury Law.”
• Is There a Blackball List?   
  We are often asked is there a blackball list. This goes back decades. My father was a maritime lawyer in New Orleans. He was hearing about it 40 years ago. To our knowledge, there is no list of blackballed employees. Learn why here.
• Welcome Visitors From Bastrop, Louisiana   
  Thank you for visiting our site from the Bastrop Daily Enterprise. Our office focuses on maritime and Jones Act injury cases and we want offshore workers to be educated about their rights before an injury occurs. All we want you to do is order our FREE book so you can learn what your employer already knows.
• Welcome Visitors from the Catahoula News Booster   
  If you live in Jonesville, Louisiana or Harrisonburg, Louisiana, visit our site for maritime, jones act and injury attorney help. Our lawyers handle maritime and Jones Act case throughout Louisiana. Click here now to learn more.
• 905b Claims for Longshoremen   
  What is a 905b claim for a Longshoreman? Can a longshoreman file suit against his employer? Watch our video and learn how he can here.
• What does your company owe you under the Jones Act?   
  The Jones Act protects maritime workers. Learn what the Jones Act requires of employers by watching our video and reading here. What does your company owe under the Jones Act?
• A Quick Note to Visitors from The Driller's Club   
• What Damages Can I Collect If I Am Affected By The Oil Spill?   
  The type of damages that you can collect if you were affected by the oil spill depends upon the type of damage that you have suffered. Learn more about the oil spill and lawyers that can help by clicking here.
• What Company Or Companies Are Responsible For The Oil Spill?   
  The DEEPWATER HORIZON was owned and operated by Transocean. Transocean was under contract to BP which had the right to drill the oil well in the Gulf of Mexico by successfully acquiring a lease on the oil field from the Mineral and Management Services of the United States Government (MMS). Haliburton had recently ‘cemented’ the well and the accident investigation will certainly focus on any role that this cementing may have played in the explosion.
• Help For You In Regard to Your Oil Spill Damage Claim   
  Our law firm is accepting economic and business loss claims arising out of the DEEPWATER HORIZON explosion and oil spill that was caused by the accident. The Gulf Coast beaches coastline in at least four states will be affected including thousands of businesses. Learn how you can get help.
• Caution: Do You Know Who You Work For?   
  Make sure you know who pays your actual paycheck. Many offshore drilling companies will try to hide behind foreign companies to avoid paying a proper claim of a hurt employee. Read more here.
• Many Drilling Companies Are Very "Un-American"   
  Did you know that many drilling companies are outsourcing critical jobs to overseas markets? Read here why these American companies are doing this and what we think about it.
• Gulf Coast seamen are at high risk for overexertion injury. What are your rights?   
  Seamen have physically hard jobs. These jobs require strength and stamina, and sometimes the job calls for working beyond one’s physical capabilities. Overexertion is a major cause of injury to offshore workers. Learn more about overexertion injury. If you have been injured while at sea and need help getting compensation for your injuries, contact the maritime law attorneys at The Young Firm of New Orleans. Call us at 1-866-938-6113 and request our free guide: 6 Secrets Your Company May Not Tell You When You Get Injured Offshore.
• Dangers at sea: what are the most common on-the-job hazards for seamen?   
  The Young Firm represents seamen who are injured on-the-job in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas and across the United States. We have over 50 years of experience helping injured maritime workers to seek justice and fair compensation. We have listed some of the most common hazards that cause injury to seamen and offshore workers. If you have been injured at sea, contact our office at 866-938-6113.
• Links and Sources of Information for the Fire and Explosion on the Deepwater (Deep water) Horizon owned by Transocean   
  News and Information Regarding the Deepwater (Deep Water) Horizon Fire and Explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. Links to Important news sources can be found here.
• How Can The Jones Act And Maritime Law Help Me If I Have Been Exposed To Asbestos Working Offshore   
  Read here why the Jones Act and maritime law are so important to your asbestos claim if you were exposed to asbestos working offshore around drilling mud.
• Seamen and PTSD: Get the facts.   
  When maritime accidents happen, they can be devastating. A worker might escape from a burning oil platform just to spend hours at sea waiting for rescue. After an ordeal like this, a seaman might experience mental as well as physical trauma. Learn how to recognize PTSD in maritime workers. If you've been injured while working offshore, the Young Firm can help you get fair compensation. Call us at 866-938-6113 to learn more.
• Herniated disks - a painful and common maritime injury   
  Sailors and seamen are especially vulnerable to back and neck injuries. Hours of hard physical work can take its toll on your back and cause a variety of injuries, including herniated disks. If you’ve been injured in an offshore accident, call the Louisiana maritime injury experts at The Young Firm at 866-938-6113. We can help get you compensated for your pain, treatment, and on-going care.
• How do you know if your off-shore injury case requires a maritime lawyer?   
  How do you know if your injury case requires a maritime attorney? Find the answers to frequently asked questions. Maritime law requires special expertise. The attorneys at The Young Firm have more than 50 years of experience with maritime and Jones Act cases. Call us at (866)938-6113, and let us put our expertise to work for you.
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  Our Louisiana Maritime Lawyers are currently handing Jones Act and maritime claims against these companies.

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