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 Damages:

  • How Can You Pay for Medical Treatment After an Injury?   
    Description: 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?   
    Description: 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?   
    Description: 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?   
    Description: 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?   
    Description: 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?   
    Description: 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?   
    Description: Which Parties Are Responsible For the DEEPWATER HORIZON Accident And Which Would I File A Claim Against?
  • Call For Free Health Information   
    Description: 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.   
    Description: 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   
    Description: 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   
    Description: 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   
    Description: 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.
  • Common Medical Tests for Maritime and Offshore Injuries   
    Description: COMMON MEDICAL TESTS FOR MARITIME AND OFFSHORE INJURIES
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