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If you've been injured in an accident, you may be wondering whether or not the circumstances of your accident qualify you for Jones Act benefits. A more certain way to find out is to speak with a Louisiana Jones Act lawyer at the Young Law Firm who can listen to the details of your case and consult with you about the circumstances of your claim.
Jones Act Benefits after a Maritime Injury
Once it's been determined that you are eligible for Jones Act coverage, there are a number of different types of compensation for which you may actually qualify.
Damages not only cover your medical expenses and loss of wages, but also compensation for pain and suffering, and what are called "fringe" benefits. Fringe benefits are things such as meals that the employer provided the employee while he or she was performing heavy labor, in addition to retirement benefits, disability insurance and medical insurance.
Jones Act law also entitles you to collect lost income and fringe benefits for any period of time in the past or future that is directly related to your accident. So if you are unable to work for 6 months after your injury, your benefits would continue for that time span.
If you are eligible for a Jones Act claim, you are also eligible for a general maritime claim. There are similarities between the two, but an attorney will file both on your behalf to maximize the amount of compensation you can receive.
If you've been injured in an accident while working aboard a vessel upon which you spent more than 30% of your time, you may be eligible for compensation and benefits through a claim. A Louisiana Jones Act lawyer can help you with the cumbersome paperwork and fight to defend the legitimacy of your injury so that you can recover quickly.
Contact a Louisiana Jones Act Lawyer
Maritime law provides you with certain protections your employer may not want you to know about. A Jones Act attorney from The Young Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana, can help you if you have suffered boating accident injuries, an offshore accident or other injuries that fall under maritime law or the Jones Act. Though we are based in Louisiana, we are ready and able to help injured victims throughout the U.S. Order our free Maritime Injury Law guide and/or our guide to what to do when you are injured offshore to learn all about your rights as an injured worker.
When you are ready to get started with your Jones Act injury case, we urge you to contact us today for a FREE case evaluation - call 504-680-4100 or toll-free at 866-938-6113.
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