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Maritime Law
- New facility means faster settlements for BP claims, but don't give up your rights.
- Injured while working offshore? Read the accident report before you sign it!
- Do you qualify for the Unemployed Oil Rig Workers Compensation Fund?
- Who is responsible for the Deepwater Horizon explosion?
- Photos of HORIZON and Interview with Rescue Captain posted
Jones Act Law
- Jack Up Boat Fire In Baptiste Collette Near Vence
- Changes to Jones Act may help families of those killed at sea
- Lawmakers seek waiver of Jones Act for Deepwater Horizon clean-up
- BP has a history of safety lapses that put workers at risk
- Will more hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico put seamen's lives at risk?
Jones Act Damages
- Injured? What can you do when your company treats you unfairly?
- Compensation in no-fault maritime accidents: Who pays?
- Common offshore injuries on the Gulf Coast
Jones Act Safety Rules
- Were you injured on an unseaworthy vessel?
- Coast Guard requires random drug testing of 50% of crewmen in 2010
Maintenance and Cure Law
- 162 reported illnesses linked to Louisiana oil spill
- Louisiana Jones Act benefits do not exclude maintenance and cure
- Two men hurt in helicopter crash – Is this covered under maritime law?
- Jones Act seamen injured offshore are eligible for maintenance and cure
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News
- Injured offshore worker sues claiming unsafe working conditions...
Posted on 8/31/2010 - Deepwater Horizon lawsuits to be heard by New Orleans judge...
Posted on 8/15/2010 - Crew member killed in offshore conveyor belt accident...
Posted on 8/10/2010 - Mechanical problems leave six injured in ferry accident...
Posted on 8/5/2010 - Maritime injury lawsuit filed by families of Duck Boat crash victims...
Posted on 8/3/2010
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Maritime Law
- NSTB warns cell phone use may cause serious maritime accidents
- Offshore cranes can cause serious injuries - learn more.
- New law passed to protect passengers on cruise ships.
- Return to light duty work? It may only help your company.
- File suit early? Only if you want to win these types of maritime Jones Act cases.
Jones Act Law
- Be careful of these common tricks used to fight Jones Act claims
- Be sure to select your own doctor after a Jones Act maritime accident and injury.
- Take these steps first to protect yourself after a Jones Act maritime injury
- Applying for disability after a Jones Act Maritime accident and injury
- Released to return to work? You may want to think twice about returning to work.
Jones Act Damages
- How Can You Pay for Medical Treatment After an Injury?
- Are offshore oil workers protected under Jones Act Law?
- How Would I Prove My Oil Spill Damages?
- What If I Did Not Have A Physical Injury following the DEEPWATER HORIZON Accident, But I Have a Real Fear of Returning Offshore?
- What Damages Can I Collect From My DEEPWATER HORIZON Claim?
Jones Act Safety Rules
Maintenance and Cure Law
- Maintenance and cure- what is it?
- What Is Maintenance and Cure?
- How Do I Pay My Bills If Can’t Work During The Claim?
- When a seaman is injured, what is meant by maximum medical improvement?
- Injured at sea? How will you pay your bills?
The Jones Act
- Burden of Proof under the Jones Act- How Hard is it to win my case?
- The Real Difference of the Jones Act
- Common Jones Act Issues
Show Me The Law! -- Actual Cases to Help You
- Burden of Causation is Featherweight Under the Jones Act
- Punitive Damages for failing to pay maintenance or cure
- You CAN select your own treating doctor under the Jones Act
- What is a Vessel under the Jones Act?
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Library of Cases
- All Doubt In A Maintenance and Cure Case Is Resolved In Favor Of Seaman
- Read Here how you can have two employers at the same time under the Jones Act
- Read about the 'featherweight' burden of proof under the Jones Act
- Featherweight Causation explained in this case
- Stewart v. Dutra is the United States Supreme Court Case that defines a Vessel Under Jones Act
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Client Testimonials
**Disclaimer: The following results should not be construed as a prediction or guarantee of the results we will achieve in your case. Each case is unique, and results will therefore differ from case to case.**Note: The following testimonials were NOT in any way scripted or pre-written. They were sent to our office by clients voluntarily after their cases had already been resolved. Unfortunately some law firms PAY spokespersons.
- The Young Firm helped a barge worker who sustained an injury to his ankle. When the company refused to pay a fair settlement, the case was presented to a jury. This is what the client said about the experience.
View Charles' video here. - A former client discusses the trial experience and how Mr. Young handled the case in front of the jury.
The company did not believe Mike.
View Mike's video here. - Phillipi from Hattiesburg, Mississippi felt like one of the family after his experience with The Young Firm.
View Phillip's video here. - The office staff was courteous and knowledgeable, (the industry specific professional consultants) are some of the best in their fields, and Tim’s courtroom savvy is an art form.
"He was always on my side, and he helped me through the whole situation, and I’m, I’m very glad that Tim was there to, to guide me along the way because I wasn’t able to do it by myself. We had favorable results in the trial. We, we did win."
Watch Charles tell how much the jury awarded him at trial.
Charles N.
"[The company] tried to blow it off that it was my fault, but that’s when Tim Young come in and he, he told me, says look, you let me handle this, and we will get these attorneys off your back and we will take care of what you need, and I will take care of them, and, and that’s, and, and he did..... Tim went to court with me. We went to trial and, and to see him in action in court is really – you really have to see this guy in court, and the jury found in my favor.... I just can't say enough good things about them. They're just that good. You'd really have to meet them in person, and come to see and talk to these people to really get an idea how they are."
The company did not believe Mike. Watch him tell how much the jury awarded here.
Mike R.
"I mean you couldn’t ask for no better attorneys, secretaries and even today as I come here, they all remember me and treat me with kindness and love and I tell anyone, you know, to get the Young Firm. You know the Young Firm is great."
Phillipi G.
Watch Phillipi explain what he enjoyed about working with The Young Firm.
"The Young Firm did a great job for me and I would highly recommend them. The office staff was courteous and knowledgeable, (the industry specific professional consultants) are some of the best in their fields, and Tim’s courtroom savvy is an art form. The Young Firm allowed me to focus on my recovery by limiting the times I had to travel to New Orleans by bunching depositions, consultant visits, etc. together."
Wade G. — July 2008
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Video Library
Maritime Law:
- Reasons why you should not go to a company chosen doctor after your jones act injury
- What to do if your company stops your maintenance payments after a maritime Jones Act injury.
- When do you want to file your maritime injury claim as soon as possible? Learn when here.
Jones Act Law:
- Returning to work too quickly after your Maritime Jones Act injury can ruin your claim. Learn why your company may force you back to work asap.
- Video tape surveillance
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FAQs
Maritime Law
- The Company Doctor Is Refusing To Perform Medical Testing. What Should I Do?
- Should I try to settle my maritime case before I hire an attorney?
- Should I return to work as soon as possible following my maritime or Jones Act injury?
Jones Act Law
- Will My Employer Obtain Videotaped Surveillance of Me During My Jones Act Maritime Claim?
- Can I File for Unemployment Benefits After a Jones Act Injury or While my Jones Act Case is Moving Forward?
- What Is A Mediation Of My Jones Act Injury Case?