Practice Areas

• Maritime Law
• Jones Act Law
• Jones Act Damages
• Jones Act Safety Rules
• Maintenance and Cure Law

Blog

News

Library

How Much Is My Case Worth If I Was Injured On the DEEPWATER HORIZON?

Obviously the value of each case depends upon the facts of the case, but in the DEEPWATER HORIZON situation, liability or fault for the accident will not be contested. The main issue for each person’s claim will be determining and proving the nature and extent of damages that an individual has suffered due to the rig explosion.

A particular concern involves the emotional injuries suffered by individuals. It is important that these individuals obtain expert counseling not only to help them and their families through the situation, but to also document the difficulty that they are having following the accident. Months from now, the medical records of these individuals will be very important to show what they have been through as a result of the rig accident. While it is horrible to think about such steps today and over the next few weeks, it is even more horrible to think that the companies involved in causing this tragedy may try to deny these serious claims if medical records are not available. If such emotional difficulties prevent the individual from returning to offshore work, the individual may suffer significant wage losses into the future that can quickly amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

For cases involving actual physical injuries, if the individual is unable to return to work offshore, this too can amount to an economic loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars very quickly. This amount is in addition to the 'general' damages awarded for pain and suffering, both physical and emotional.

All individuals working on the rig are entitled to seek pain and suffering damages, both physical and emotional, full medical expenses from a doctor or doctors they choose, lost wages and fringe benefits including loss of insurance and retirement benefits, and any other losses directly related to the event. Often individuals with serious injuries will need to hire others to do the daily chores round the house such as yard work or house repairs. These amounts can add up quickly and can be calculated using an economist.

Get Your Copy Of This Jones Act & Maritime Law Book - FREE!

Employee's Guide to Maritime Injury Law is intended to help maritime workers who have been injured offshore. 

Get answers to such questions as:

"What is the Jones Act and does it apply to me?"
"Do I have a maritime claim and what should I do?"
"I just want to understand my options."

You NEED to get this free report before you sign any forms, give any statements, or talk to any adjusters.

Click here to get your complimentary copy.

Louisiana Jones Act Attorney | Louisiana Maritime Attorney |  Maritime Lawyer

Free Books

Contact Us

FAQs

Other Links

• California Brain Injury Attorney
• Riverside motorcycle attorney
• San Bernadino truck accident attorney
• Boston Motorcycle Attorney
• Manhattan Auto Accident Attorney
• New York Nursing Home Abuse Attorney