The maritime injury attorneys at the New Orleans office of The Young Firm have put together an on-line law library. These articles can help injured seamen learn more about their rights under the Jones Act and other maritime law. Have you been injured on or near the water? Call The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113.

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The maritime injury attorneys at the New Orleans office of The Young Firm have put together an on-line law library.  These articles can help injured seamen learn more about their rights under the Jones Act and other maritime law.  Have you been injured on or near the water? Call The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113.

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Jones Act Law:

  • Black list of employees who file claims? Not true.   
    Description: 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.   
    Description: 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   
    Description: 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.   
    Description: 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   
    Description: 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   
    Description: 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.   
    Description: 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.   
    Description: 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.
  • Recorded statement after your accident? Think again.   
    Description: Recorded statements in maritime Jones Act injury cases are common. Learn why you are not required to give a recorded statement after your maritime accident and what you can tell the company. Our maritime attorneys explain your rights in this video.
  • Video tape surveillance during your maritime Jones Act case? You can count on it.   
    Description: Video tape surveillance during your maritime Jones Act injury case-- will your company get it, and what can you do about it? Maritime lawyer Timothy Young explains how to handle this important part of your maritime injury claim.
  • What if your maintenance is cut off? Take these steps to protect yourself before it happens.   
    Description: Can you apply for disability after your maritime accident and injury? Will short term or long term disability cover your Jones Act injury claim? What if your maintenance is terminated during your claim? Learn what to do here form our maritime lawyers.
  • Hurt on the job? Slip and falls are the most common cause of offshore injury. Learn more.   
    Description: According to a study published in the October 2004 edition of the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 43% of the total injuries to offshore workers are related to slips, trips, and falls. Slippery decks, uneven flooring, unstable surfaces, bad weather conditions, and heavy equipment contribute to this risk. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident while working offshore, contact the Louisiana Jones Act lawyers at The Young Firm to learn more about your legal rights. Call us at 1-866-938-6113 to speak to an attorney or to request a free copy of our book, "Employee’s guide to Maritime Injury Law".
  • What does the term “Navigable Waters” mean for Jones Act Law?   
    Description: The Jones Act is a federal law that protects seamen who are involved in work-place accidents. If you have been injured while working on a river boat, barge, ferry, tour boat or any other vessel that regularly travels the waters in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama or Arkansas, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries under Jones Act Law. Contact the maritime law attorneys at The Young Firm to learn more about your rights and to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. Call 866-938-6118.
  • What is the Jones Act?   
    Description: The Jones Act is a federal statute that allows an employee to file an actual tort lawsuit against their employer. The Jones Act is very protective of workers. Watch our video and learn more here.
  • Who Is a Seaman?   
    Description: Individuals who can sue under maritime law and the Jones Act are generally called seaman. In order to be a seaman you have to more or less be permanently assigned to a vessel. Learn what that means here and watch our video.
  • Is There A Reason To Take Fast Action on a DEEPWATER HORIZON Claim?   
    Description: The DEEPWATER fire and explosion is truly a historic tragedy for this area. Transocean and the other companies involved no doubt have seasoned, aggressive insurance adjustors and company representatives working to protect them and minimize their losses. You can bet they have met and are figuring out how to avoid paying losses for the accident. Getting educated early about your rights and your options will give you peace of mind and may protect your future.
  • When Do I Have To File A Claim Concerning the DEEPWATER HORIZON accident?   
    Description: You may have a short period for filing a claim for the Deepwater Horizon explosion. Read here to learn why a Limitation proceeding may protect Transocean and not the rig workers.
  • What Tricks May My Company Use To Hurt My Claim after the DEEPWATER tragedy?   
    Description: The most common tactic used in a mass accident situation such as the DEEPWATER HORIZON is to begin immediate payment of relatively low settlements to any individuals willing to accept such. Learn why this helps the company and not the injured worker.
  • Do You Have Lung Cancer After Working Offshore During The 1960s Through Early 1980s?   
    Description: If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer and worked offshore on oil rigs or on drilling barges from the 1960s through the mid 1980s, it is very possible that you were exposed to asbestos and this asbestos exposure significantly contributed to your lung cancer.
  • Hurt at sea? Gulf of Mexico seamen may be able to claim damages under Jones Act Law   
    Description: If you are a seaman and are hurt at sea, your injuries full under the jurisdiction of federal maritime law. Maritime law and Jones Act Law provide compensation to injured maritime workers. However, the Jones Act is a fault-based system. To receive benefits under Jones act Law, you must be able to prove that your injuries were caused by negligence. If you think negligence may have caused your offshore injury accident, contact the New Orleans office of the Young Firm. Our maritime law attorneys have helped injured seamen with their Jones Act claims for over 50 years. Call 866-938-6113 to schedule a free legal consultation. We can help you to prove negligence and get the Jones Act compensation that you deserve.
  • Important Information About Asbestos Offshore   
    Description: If you worked offshore from the 1960s through the mid-1980s, it is very likely that you were exposed to asbestos especially if you worked in the mud shack, mud room or directly around the drilling mud.
  • Yes, the Jones Act covers offshore oil rig accidents.   
    Description: Oil rig workers perform hard physical labor. While oil industry jobs are among the highest paying in Louisiana, working on an offshore oil rig is a high risk job and many oil rig workers sustain serious injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured while working on an offshore oil rig accident, contact The Young Firm at 866-938-6113. To protect your rights, don’t sign anything until you’ve called us for a free consultation.
  • Are commercial divers covered under Jones Act Law?   
    Description: Divers are at risk for serous injury. Many divers are covered under Jones Act Law, the status of other divers is not as well-defined. If you have been injured in a diving accident, you may not be sure if you covered by maritime law. The attorneys at The Young Firm can help you. We'll determine which laws cover your injuries and how much compensation you are entitled to. Contact our office at 866-938-6113 to schedule a free consultation.
  • Is the Jones Act the same as Workers’ Compensation?   
    Description: Maritime workers are generally not covered under traditional Workers’ Compensation. It is the Jones Act that gives maritime workers legal rights if they are injured on the job. However, there are significant differences between the Jones Act and Workers’ Compensation. If you are injured while working at sea, it is very important to hire a lawyer that understands these differences. Compensation for a maritime injury can be confusing. Contact the New Orleans-based offices of The Young Firm today at 866-938-6113 to learn more.
  • Jones Act cases can often be filed in many different courts. Make sure you choose the best court for your suit.   
    Description: You need to select the best court you can in which to file your Jones Act claim. Often you will have a choice of several courts. Read here to determine where you can file your Jones Act suit.
  • What is a vessel, and how is a vessel defined for Jones Act laws?   
    Description: In order for a maritime worker to be considered a seaman under the Jones Act, he must be injured while working on a Jones Act vessel. However, the term “vessel” encompasses a variety of sea-going watercraft that are used to transport good or passengers over navigable waters. The definition of a Jones Act vessel can be of utmost importance in determining the outcome of a Jones Act damages case. In some cases determining if If you have been injured on the sea, but are not sure if you work on a Jones Act vessel, a maritime lawyer can help determine which laws apply to your case. Call the Louisiana maritime injury attorneys at The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 to schedule a free case consultation.
  • Symptoms of mesothelioma and asbestos-related illness   
    Description: Dock workers, shipyard workers and sailors on vessels built before 1980 may be at an increased risk of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.The risk of asbestos-related disease increases with heavier exposure and length of exposure. Yet, even a short period of high level exposure can cause damage. Symptoms may not appear for 20 or more years after exposure. Learn about asbestos-related illnesses and their symptoms. If you are a maritime worker who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, time is of the essence. The maritime injury attorneys at The Young Firm can help, 866-938-6113, for a free consultation about your rights and the benefits that you are entitled to.
  • Jones Act Controversy – Are American jobs at risk?   
    Description: The Jones Act is instrumental for protecting the rights of injured maritime workers, but the Jones act has another purpose. It also protects our national security and the American shipbuilding industry. However, there are exceptions to the Jones Act that allow foreign ships to do jobs when American ships are not available. Profit-hungry companies take advantage of these loopholes. Recently, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency has taken steps to revoke or change many of these exceptions.
  • Is your employer trying to keep you from getting the compensation you deserve?   
    Description: Offshore work is hard work, and nobody knows this more than the men and women making their livings at sea right now. The unfortunate side-effect of a tough job is the possibility of being seriously injured in a maritime accident. If you’ve been hurt while working offshore, you need to be on the lookout for some tricks that your employer may try to keep from paying you the compensation you deserve.
  • Confused about the Jones Act and the Longshore & Harbor Workers Compensation Act?   
    Description: The maritime industry has a dizzying array of jobs that workers can perform both on and offshore. Some workers spend most of their time working with cargo containers on the docks, while others are true offshore workers on ships or moving platforms. When you are injured, the type of work you perform could be important in determining the kind of compensation you deserve from your employer. The Jones Act and the Longshore & Harbor Worker Compensation Act can be confusing, but an experienced maritime law attorney can help you determine where you fall.
  • A Seaman May Have More Than One Jones Act Employer Under The Law   
    Description: If you are a Jones Act Seaman, the Jones Act says that you may have more than one legal employer. This can be very important if you were acting as a 'borrowed employee' of another company at the time of your injury. It is important to file claims against all responsible parties, including any of your possible Jones At employers.
  • Five Common Tricks Your Company Will Use to Fight Your Jones Act and Maritime Claim   
    Description: FIVE COMMON TRICKS YOUR COMPANY AND ITS INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE WILL USE TO FIGHT YOUR JONES ACT AND MARITIME CLAIM
  • 5 Qualities Your Jones Act Maritime Lawyer Must Have   
    Description: 5 Qualities Your Jones Act Maritime Lawyer Must Have
  • Will My Company Settle My Claim? If So, Why?   
    Description: Will my company settle my Jones Act or Maritime Claim? If so, why? What can I do to get a better settlement for my Jones Act claim?
  • Will I Be Allowed to Return To Work After My Injury? My Company Has Told Me My Job Is Safe-- Is It?   
    Description: Will you be allowed to return to work after your Jones Act injury? Does your company have to give you your job back after a maritime injury?
  • Where can I file suit under the Jones Act?   
    Description: An injured seaman can file suit in many locations and states when they file suit under the Jones Act. This article explains where.
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