What if you did not fill out an accident report? Can you still file suit and win your maritime case?

Can an injured off-shore worker sue if no accident report was completed? Yes, absolutely. Under maritime law as well as under the Jones Act there is no legal requirement that an accident report be completed in order for an injured maritime worker to file suit and successfully win his case in court. We have plenty of clients who are actually discouraged from filling out accident reports by off-shore companies.

Off-shore companies often preach safety but when they get out on the rigs and the vessels, it’s a different story. In the same way a lot of times companies preach that accident reports are supposed to be completed but we know from actual clients that a lot of companies discourage the reporting of accidents. If you did not fill out an accident report after your maritime injury or accident you can still file suit under maritime law as well as under the Jones Act.

Call us if you have any questions about your rights, choices and options under maritime law, under the Jones Act or any other laws that may affect you as an off-shore worker.