If you’ve been injured while working on or near the water, you may have many unanswered questions and troubling concerns. If you aren’t sure where to turn for help with your maritime injury or Jones Act case, then look no further. The attorneys at The Young Firm have over 50 years of experience representing injured seamen and maritime workers and are dedicated to helping people just like you seek justice and fair compensation. We proudly serve Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas and we want to hear from you.

Maritime Law

The Help You Need in Your Time of Need 

If you've been injured while working on or near the water you probably have a lot of questions.  How are you going to provide for yourself and your family now that you've been injured?  Who can you count on to protect your rights as a victim?  Who will ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve because of your accident?  If you talk to a lawyer, will your employer hold it against you?

These are all legitimate questions and concerns shared by many injured maritime workers.  This is where the experienced maritime injury and Jones Act attorneys at The Young Firm can help you.  With over 50 years of focus on maritime law and Jones Act cases, our attorneys boast an impressive track record.  Our history of favorable verdicts and impressive settlements  speaks to our skill and experience with these types of cases. 

 

Common Questions about Maritime Injury and Jones Act Cases 

Being hurt while on the job raises many questions.  Below are five common questions and concerns that you might have as an injured maritime worker: 

  1. I was injured while working on or near the water.  What are my rights?  If you were injured while working on or near the water then you may be entitled to file a claim under general maritime law, the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Act, or the Death on the High Seas Act. You have the right to pursue a lawsuit and recover damages, which is where an experienced law firm like The Young Firm can dramatically improve your chances of success.
  2. Who can sue for a maritime injury?  We've represented Jones Act seamen, maritime workers, deckhands, longshoremen, harbor workers, oil rig workers, tug boat and barge workers, and other workers in the Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi River.  If you've been injured while working on an oil rig, floating crane barge, crew vessel, supply vessel, cargo ship, tanker, fishing vessel, drill ship, construction barge, towboat, tugboat, or other floating vessel or structure then please contact us to find out how we can help you, too.
  3. What financial compensation can I receive in a maritime injury lawsuit?  Depending on your situation, you may receive compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages (including overtime), physical disability, mental anguish, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of companionship, mental disability, property damage, and loss of fringe benefits.
  4. I see you are located in Louisiana, but I wasn't injured there.  Will you still take my case?  In a word, yes.  We've represented clients in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas as well as workers injured in the Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi River.  In addition, we have helped injured seamen across the United States by working with their local attorneys to ensure they have a skilled and experienced maritime injury legal team on their side.
  5. Will I be blackballed from future maritime jobs if I bring a lawsuit against my employer?  We've been practicing maritime law for more than 50 years in the Gulf Coast area and we believe there is no black list.  In fact, there are laws that prevent your former employer from revealing information like injuries you may have received while on the job.  In addition, we've had several former clients who received excellent settlements later return to work offshore after they recovered from their injuries.

 

The Place to Turn for your Maritime Injury Case 

For more information, we offer two free publications that will help you make some very important decisions about your future.  The first is a short e-publication with some surprising insight titled "6 Secrets Your Company May Not Tell You When You Get Injured Offshore".  This publication can be emailed to you right away.

You may also be interested in our more detailed book "The Employee's Guide To Maritime Injury Law", which covers many more legal issues including the Jones Act, maritime injury claims, maintenance and cure rights, and other offshore-injury topics.  We will be happy to mail this free publication to you through the postal service.

If you have more questions or would like to speak with one of our skilled maritime law attorneys for no cost and no obligation, please contact us today. 

The Young Firm
400 Poydras Street, Suite 2090
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Toll Free: (866) 968-6434
Telephone: (504) 680-4100
Facsimile: (504) 680-4101 

We are Proud to Serve the Following Areas:

Louisiana, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Mississippi, Alabama, Mobile, Jackson, Gulf Coast, Arkansas, Gulfport, Biloxi, Pensacola, Gulf of Mexico, Texas 

In addition, if your injury occurred elsewhere we can work with local attorneys in your area to make sure your maritime case is handled by experienced maritime lawyers.  We have helped injured seaman across the United States.
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  • NSTB warns cell phone use may cause serious maritime accidents   
    Description: The National Transportation Safety Board (NSTB) is urging the Coast Guard to tighten restrictions on cell phone use by Coast Guard officers and it is requesting that the Coast Guard to issue a broad safety advisory to the entire maritime industry warning of the risks of cell phone use. Maritime work is dangerous. Distracted vessel operators can cause serious harm to others onboard. To learn more about your rights after a maritime accident, contact the Louisiana maritime attorneys at The Young Firm. When you call us at 866-938-6113, be sure to request your free copy of “Employee’s Guide to Maritime Injury Law.”
  • Offshore cranes can cause serious injuries - learn more.   
    Description: When most people think of cranes, they think of land based construction sites; however, cranes are used extensively in the maritime and offshore industry. If you have been injured in an offshore crane accident, the maritime law attorneys at The Young Firm can help you get the compensation you are entitled to. Call our New Orleans law office at 1-866-938-6113 and schedule a free consultation with a maritime injury lawyer. When you call, request your free copy of our book, “Employee’s Guide to Maritime Injury Law.”
  • New law passed to protect passengers on cruise ships.   
    Description: Last week, President Obama signed into law the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010. Read about the new regulations designed to protect the safety and security of American citizens sailing as cruise ship passengers in and out of U.S. waters. Passengers injured on cruise ships are protected under maritime law. If you have been injured, assaulted or otherwise harmed while on a cruise, you have rights. However, the fine print on your ticket may make it difficult for you to get fair compensation for your injuries and other losses. To learn more about cruise ship injuries or to get help, contact the Louisiana maritime attorneys at The Young Firm. 1-866-938-6113.
  • File suit early? Only if you want to win these types of maritime Jones Act cases.   
    Description: When should you file suit under the Jones Act? How long do I have to file a maritime injury claim? Should I file suit as soon as possible, and why? Maritime lawyer Timothy Young explains the reasons filing suit quickly may be the only way to win your maritime Jones Act case.
  • Return to light duty work? It may only help your company.   
    Description: Should you return to work light duty after a maritime Jones Act injury? Why returning to work after a maritime accident may hurt your case and what you can do about it. The maritime lawyers of The Young Firm deal with this issue every day.
  • What are the “Situs Test” and “Status Test” and how do they affect injured longshoremen?   
    Description: If you have been injured while working on or near the water, you may not be sure if your injury is covered under the Jones Act, the Longshoreman and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, or other maritime law. An experienced maritime attorney such as the Louisiana Jones Act lawyers at the Young Firm can determine which maritime laws apply to your offshore work injury. If you are an injured maritime worker and you need help, call The Young Firm toll free at 1-866-938-6113 to schedule a freee consultation and to request your free copy of “Employee’s Guide to Maritime Injury Law.”
  • Baptiste Collette Jack Up Boat Fire Near Venice Louisiana Housing Oil Spill Workers-- Seaman Status?   
    Description: Fire on a jack up boat in Baptiste Collette Bayou housing oil spill workers near Venice. Several workers were reported as injured. Learn about the fire and jack up boat here.
  • What is the Admiralty Extension Act and how does it help Louisiana’s dockworkers and longshoremen?   
    Description: The Admiralty Extension Act (AEA) extends Admiralty Law to injuries that occurred on land but were caused by a vessel or boat on navigable water. However, the AEA does not apply to every longshoreman injury. In order to determine whether or not you may be eligible to recover under the AEA, it is important that you speak with an experienced maritime attorney. The Louisiana maritime attorneys at The Young Firm have represented longshoremen and offshore workers in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas for over 40 years. If you have been injured while at work on or near the water, call our maritime law office at 866-938-6113.
  • Summer means more maritime accidents. What are the most common types of Maritime Accidents?   
    Description: As more people head to the water to get away from the sweltering summer heat, the potential for maritime accidents also increases. Learn about recreational boating accidents. If you have been injured in a boating accident in the Gulf of Mexico or on the Mississippi River, it may be to your advantage to seek a Louisiana personal injury lawyer who specializes in maritime accidents. The laws at sea are different than the laws on land. A New Orleans maritime law attorney can make sure all your rights are protected. Contact The Young Firm at 866-938-6113 to learn more.
  • Repeated safety violations put oil rig workers at risk: what can you do if you are injured?   
    Description: If you are an injured offshore worker, and you believe that shortcuts and safety violations made by your employer contributed to your injury, you have rights. Call The Young Firm at 866-938-6113 to learn more.
  • Hurt on an offshore oil rig? Choose a maritime injury attorney who knows your rights.   
    Description: Working on an offshore oil rig is a dangerous job. Whether your on-the-job injury was caused by routine job duties or by a catastrophe like the Deepwater Horizon explosion, you have rights.A good maritime attorney is a necessity for protecting those rights. The Jones Act lawyers at The Young Firm offer tips for choosing an attorney after an oil rig accident. If you need more help, contact our New Orleans office at 866-938-6113.
  • Can the Limitations of Liability Act affect my maritime injury claim?   
    Description: The Limitations of Shipowner’s Liability Act of 1851 is a federal law that was created to help U.S. ship owners to compete against foreign ship owners while still providing protection for offshore workers and their families. When a ship or other vessel is involved in an accident, the Limitation of Liability Act limits a vessel owner’s liability to the post-accident value of the vessel and cargo. Learn about the Act and how it may impact your maritime injury case. If you have any questions, contact The Young Firm at 866-938-6113.
  • Who Can File A Claim Arising Out Of The Oil Spill?   
    Description: We believe businesses and individuals who suffer any oil spill related anticipated damages should file claims to protect themselves. Fishermen, water related businesses including boat marinas, boat rentals, and related businesses, hotels, restaurants, gas stations, rentals condominiums and houses, shops, bars, stores and a variety of other businesses on or near the coastline that count on tourism for their businesses (obviously all forms of businesses near the coastline). Learn more about who can file a claim for oil spill damages here.
  • What Law Applies To The Oil Spill Claims From The Deepwater Horizon Accident?   
    Description: Our office focuses on maritime law. Assuming maritime law ultimately applies to all oil spill claims, it does not make a difference if your oil spill damage occurred along the coast in Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana or Florida. Ultimately a single body of maritime law will be applied to all oil spill damage claims for loss of business income as well as property damage or clean up costs.
  • In What State Should My Oil Spill Claim Be Filed?   
    Description: Our lawyers believe that all oil spill claims will ultimately be required to be filed in federal court in New Orleans, Louisiana. If this is correct, then no matter where you file your oil spill claim (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama or Florida), it will ultimately be transferred to New Orleans and consolidated with all of the other claims arising out of the DEEPWATER HORIZON accident. Read here for more answers to questions about the oil spill on the Gulf Coast.
  • Why All The Deepwater Horizon Cases May End Up In A Louisiana Court   
    Description: Over the last week our office has been asked several times where we believe the cases arising out of the DEEPWATER HORIZON incident will end up being litigated. It is our strong belief that all cases related to the DEEPWATER HORIZON incident will end up in federal court in New Orleans. There are several reasons for this.
  • Should You Accept a Settlement and Try To Return To Work After the DEEPWATER HORIZON Accident?   
    Description: Following the DEEPWATER HORIZON incident, our office has talked with several people who have asked if it is a good idea to accept a company-offered settlement which may also include being able to return to work at a later date. These individuals want to know if the company offers a relatively fair amount of money along with continued employment, is this the best path to choose for them. We have advised these individuals that unfortunately this may not be the best way to resolve their claim.
  • Interview with rescue Captain and photos of HORIZON rig explosion   
    Description: Interview with rescue captain and first responder to the DEEPWATER HORIZON with photos of rig explosion. Read story and view photos here.
  • First Things First: do I even need a lawyer, if so when do I hire one, how do I hire one, who do I hire, and what is legal and not-legal in regard to picking a lawyer? An open letter from our office.   
    Description: More than 120 people were onboard the DEEPWATER HORIZON. They will have immediate questions and need fast answers. They can look here to learn about lawyers, their rights and important helpful legal information.
  • Should I Hire A Lawyer Near My Hometown?   
    Description: Claims from the DEEPWATER HORIZON accident will be specialized claims under the Jones Act and Maritime law. Most lawyers do not know this law and it can be complicated. Learn more about the law here.

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