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• Description:Should you agree to see a company chosen doctor after your maritime Jones Act injury? Learn the reasons why that may hurt your case by watching this video.
   
• Description:Maintenance is the money you need to live on after a maritime Jones Act injury. If your company stops paying you maintenance benefits, learn what you can do here from our maritime Jones Act lawyers. We tell you what other money you can get to live on if maintenance is stopped.
   
• Description:Maritime and Jones Act cases may need to be filed as quickly as possible after your accident and injury. Learn when and why you want to file suit early and fast with your maritime Jones Act claim. Our maritime lawyers explain in this video.
   

Jones Act Law:

• Description:When should you return to work after a Maritime Jones Act injury? Does it hurt your claim to go back to work quickly after a maritime injury? Our maritime lawyers explain why your company may force you back to work quickly after an injury and what you should do about it.
   
• Description:Video surveillance of you after a maritime Jones Act injury is one main way your company will fight your claim. Learn from our maritime lawyers what you can do about it and how video can ruin your claim--it's not why you think.
   

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• Description:This video explains why the company insists you go see their doctor during your maritime case.
   
• Description:Learn how your company will defend your Jones Act Maritime claim after you suffer a maritime injury and why they try to control your medical treatment. What can you do about it? Learn here from our Maritime Jones Act injury lawyers.
   
• Description:Your company fights your Maritime claim lots of ways. One way is by taking a tape recorded statement from you after a Jones Act Maritime injury. Our Maritime Jones Act attorneys explain what to do if your company wants to take a statement. Do you have to give one? What should you say in your statement? What should you not say?
   
• Description:How will your company fight your maritime injury case? What tactics do they always use against you after you are hurt on the water or on an oil rig? Learn the first way they fight your case here.
   
• Description:The attorneys at The Young Firm have over 50 years of experience representing injured Louisiana seamen and Gulf Coast maritime workers just like you.  You only have one chance to put your best foot forward - make sure you have the lawyers at The Young Firm on your side. Call us at 866-968-6113 for help.
   
• Description:If you've been injured or if someone you love has been hurt while working on an oil rig, floating crane, cargo ship, tanker, fishing vessel, drill ship, construction barge, towboat, tugboat, or other floating vessel or structure then you may be wondering where to turn for help.  You may be wondering if you can rely on your employer to take care of you, or if you need to find somebody familiar with maritime law to help you protect your rights.  Call us at 866-968-6113 for more information.
   
• Description:At The Young Firm, we understand how important the work you do is for you and your family, and we think you deserve to be taken care of if you are seriously injured on the job.  Please contact us to learn more about how we can help you with your maritime injury and Jones Act case. Call us at 866-968-6113 or visit our website at www.jonesactlaw.com for more information.
   
• Description:The good news is that the law offers special protection for workers like you.  If you've been injured at sea, your rights are protected by a special federal act called the Jones Act.  The Jones Act gives you the right to seek compensation from your employer when you've suffered a preventable injury on the job.  This can include money for pain and suffering, medical expenses and future wages. Call us at 866-968-6113 for more information.
   
• Description:At The Young Firm, we understand how important the work you do is for you and your family, and we think you deserve to be taken care of if you are seriously injured on the job.  Please contact us to learn more about how we can help you with your maritime injury and Jones Act case at 866-968-6113.
   
• Description: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. Call us at 866-968-6113.
   
• Description:Jones Act Safety Rules and Regulations protect Maritime workers. These rules include Coast Guard regulations, OSHA rules, and maritime industry standards. If you have been injured, or even if you just work offshore or on the river, you should know these jones act and maritime rules and regulations. Call us at 866-968-6113 for more information.
   
• Description: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. Call us at 866-968-6113 for more information.
   
• Description:If you've been injured or if someone you love has been hurt while working on an oil rig, floating crane, cargo ship, tanker, fishing vessel, drill ship, construction barge, towboat, tugboat, or other floating vessel or structure then you may be wondering where to turn for help.  You may be wondering if you can rely on your employer to take care of you, or if you need to find somebody familiar with maritime law to help you protect your rights. Call us at 866-968-6113.
   
• Description:The good news is that the law offers special protection for workers like you.  If you've been injured at sea, your rights are protected by a special federal act called the Jones Act.  The Jones Act gives you the right to seek compensation from your employer when you've suffered a preventable injury on the job.  This can include money for pain and suffering, medical expenses and future wages.  An attorney familiar with maritime law and the Jones Act can help you file a claim against your employer to seek payment for your injuries and any care or treatment that you require now or in the future.  Call us at 866-968-6113 for more information.
   
• Description:Jones Act Safety Rules and Regulations protect Maritime workers. These rules include Coast Guard regulations, OSHA rules, and maritime industry standards. If you have been injured, or even if you just work offshore or on the river, you should know these jones act and maritime rules and regulations. Call us at 866-968-6113 for more information.
   
• Description: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. Call us at 866-968-6113.
   
• Description:At The Young Firm, our maritime and admiralty attorneys are dedicated to providing superior legal counsel to clients injured as a result of another party's reckless, careless, or negligent conduct. We meticulously prepare each case and are committed to protecting the rights of the catastrophically injured. For more than 40 years, our attorneys have been focusing on the practice of maritime / admiralty law. Call us at 866-968-6113 for more information.
   
• Description: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. Call us at 866-968-6113 for help.
   
• Description:Under the Jones Act an employee has a right to a "safe place to work".  This is one of the broadest rules of the Jones Act and it applies to many situations which can cause injuries.  If your case is decided by a judge or jury, that judge or jury will specifically determine if you were given a "safe place to work".  If you have suffered an injury and you think that the injury may have been caused because your workplace was unsafe, this could be a violation of the Jones Act. Call us at 866-968-6113 for more information.
   
• Description:If you've been injured or if someone you love has been hurt while working on an oil rig, floating crane, cargo ship, tanker, fishing vessel, drill ship, construction barge, towboat, tugboat, or other floating vessel or structure then you may be wondering where to turn for help.  You may be wondering if you can rely on your employer to take care of you, or if you need to find somebody familiar with maritime law to help you protect your rights.  Call us at 866-968-6113.
   
• Description:If you've been injured or if someone you love has been hurt while working on an oil rig, floating crane, cargo ship, tanker, fishing vessel, drill ship, construction barge, towboat, tugboat, or other floating vessel or structure then you may be wondering where to turn for help.  You may be wondering if you can rely on your employer to take care of you, or if you need to find somebody familiar with maritime law to help you protect your rights.  Contact us for your free copy at 866-968-6113.
   
• Description:At The Young Firm, we understand how important the work you do is for you and your family, and we think you deserve to be taken care of if you are seriously injured on the job.  Please contact us to learn more about how we can help you with your maritime injury and Jones Act case at 866-968-6113.
   
• Description:If you've been injured or if someone you love has been hurt while working on an oil rig, floating crane, cargo ship, tanker, fishing vessel, drill ship, construction barge, towboat, tugboat, or other floating vessel or structure then you may be wondering where to turn for help.  You may be wondering if you can rely on your employer to take care of you, or if you need to find somebody familiar with maritime law to help you protect your rights.  Contact us at 866-968-6113 for help.
   
• Description:If your employer fails to pay maintenance and cure, you can present a claim to the judge or jury that your employer was (1) unreasonable in failing to pay maintenance and cure and (2) arbitrary in refusing to pay maintenance and cure.  Call us at 866-968-6113 for more information.
   
• Description:Watch Mike explain how his Jones Act lawyers handled his case at trial...and the verdict he obtained. His video can help you learn about the Jones Act and the right Jones Act lawyer to choose.
   
• Description:Jones Act client explains how Louisiana Jones Act lawyers helped him win his case and treated him with love. He was very happy with his case results and can't say enough about his Jones Act lawyers.
   
• Description:Charles explains how The Young Firm won his case at trial. He explains the process of going up to trial and how his case turned out....and what the judge did after the jury ruled in his favor! He tells his story here.
   
• Description:Did you know if you work on an oil rig or offshore vessel you work in one of the top 10 most dangerous occupations in the country? You should know your rights before you get hurt. This book will tell you about all of your rights and will help you as a maritime worker. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:Working with Foster Web Marketing has been a phenomenal experience genuinely. We have been with the biggest and smaller names in the web industry. What Foster is doing with the dynamic updating of your web site is where you need to be. Before we were with Foster we had a good web presence but looking at the services offered by Foster I can say this is where I want to be in the future. Contact Foster Web Marketing at 1-888-886-0939 or fosterwebmarketing.com or The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:One main thing that we convey to our clients is, when they hire us, they can stop worrying about a lot of issues in their case. If they do not know if they are getting the proper medical treatment, we take care of that and we can pay for that treatment. We can advance money on cases, if that’s necessary, for our clients to live month to month. We want them to leave our office knowing that their case is in good hands and their future is in good hands. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:What motivates me as an attorney is we see what’s going on on both sides of our cases. We see how the company is treating the employees and we know the law. We know that the companies should not be doing certain things to the injured employees and it infuriates me when a client does not know their rights. We will help you get your case ready because the company will not be your friends if you are seriously hurt working for them. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:Our staff is critical to the success of every case. We understand that our staff is working on the details of the cases. They have handled maritime cases and worked with oil rig workers and their families for a long time. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:Our firm has 4 lawyers. That gives us enough that we can litigate heavy serious cases but still small enough where we know our clients. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:Our office is 7000 square feet in downtown New Orleans in one of the high rise buildings. Our office is representative of the type of work and quality we do for our clients. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:Our office likes to pride ourselves on being very up-to-date with technology. Typically we will prepare animations, basic timelines and experts will stage recreations of an accident. You have to get the jury to understand what the client went through. Technology helps bring the situation back to the jury. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:Southeast Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico supply ¾ of the country’s domestic oil. It is the number one industry in Southeast Louisiana. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:An oil rig is considered a vessel under the law because it will float or be towed to another destination so Coast Guard regulations apply. Companies have to follow these rules and if they are not you can take them to court. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:The judges in Louisiana know maritime law. They handle maritime cases regularly and know the law that helps the employees and you do not have to teach them the law in your case. That is very important to getting a good recovery. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:We have access to some of the best offshore experts in the country since we are located in New Orleans. The southeast Louisiana area is full of marine industries. We are able to file your case in New Orleans because that is where most companies go offshore out of. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:We really try to help the client overall. We have been very fortunate to have some very high settlements. We don’t just send them on their way. We sit with them and financial planners and do estate planning with them. We want to make sure that we can help them with their future not just with their injury. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:The most important cases we remember are when clients have been told by other attorneys to take smaller amounts. One client was advised by another attorney to take $70,000 then we stepped in and got an additional surgery and $200,000. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:There is no cost to speak with an attorney about your case or as your case progresses. Our fees are only recovered if we are successful for you. We will never ask you for a check out your bank account. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:Our firm is different in handling maritime case because we have money to fund this kind of case; maritime cases are very expensive. We have staff members who know how to handle maritime cases. Maritime cases are serious cases, we go to court, we fight with these companies, and it’s what we do. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:One of the most basic and fundamentals things that our clients need is our advice. When our clients come in, we can tell them maritime law. Our clients can not begin to make an informed decision until they know what their rights are. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:Our office regularly talks to spouses or significant family members of injured employees offshore. The injured employee is sometimes scared to call because their past has been with the company and sometimes do not want to turn their back on them or they are worried about their future. They look to their family members for advice so if we can talk to them first we are happy to do that. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:We tell our clients that the hardest part of winning your case is the jury. They have been brainwashed that it is wrong that you are sitting in court and we know that and overcome it. If your lawyer does not understand that you are at a significant disadvantage. You need someone that understands what that jury is thinking. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:Hopefully the new administration will focus on worker’s rights. The companies have the upper hand in maritime cases because they have the money to finance their side of the case. Our clients are in need of someone to get behind them financially and prove their case. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:Our firm focuses on maritime and Jones Act cases. We get referrals from other firms who can not handle the case. We are located in New Orleans; southeast Louisiana is the industry for offshore work. We handle serious cases, we litigate and work them up and we take them to court if the company does not offer them a fair settlement. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:We will handle cases on a national level with referral council in other states. We are licensed in Louisiana and Texas and have very good lawyer friends in Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. So our office will personally litigate cases anywhere out of the southeast part of the country. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:The Jones Act is a federal statute that allows an employee working offshore to file a claim directly against their employer. Under the Jones Act the employee is typically giving up their future employment with that company. Our clients know that they are better off with our office than hoping that the company will take care of them now that they are hurt. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:Maritime law applies to any type of accident that happens on the waterway such as the Gulf of Mexico or Mississippi River. Typically our clients are injured because the company does not supervise them right or give them enough help. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:One of our best cases was with a client injured off-shore and the company did not believe he was hurt and offered him $20,000. We took this case to trial and the jury awarded him $1,000,000. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:The Young Firm focuses on Maritime cases with four attorneys and six staff members. We help people who are injured off-shore because we can genuinely help people who have their entire future on the line with their case. We are comfortable with juries and judges and we know the law that can get your case to court. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   
• Description:Timothy Young became a lawyer because it’s the simplest quickest way to genuinely help people. When you get involved in a case you are having a significant influence in their life. If you are seeking an experienced maritime law and Jones Act lawyer for your accident or injury case, then look no further. Contact The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113 or jonesactlaw.com
   

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