A Louisiana maritime injury claim may be brought about when the vessel you are injured on is found to be unsafe. One of the benefits of Jones Act claims is that workers injured in a maritime profession such as a fishing boat accident can file against their employer for negligence or the owner of the vessel they were employed on if they believe it was an unsafe vessel. If you are in this sort of situation and believe the vessel you were on was improperly maintained, you may file a Jones Act injury claim on the grounds of unseaworthiness.
Some of the conditions that could result in an offshore injury such as a fishing boat accident include:
There are many other conditions that may result in Jones Act claims of unseaworthiness. These claims may also be filed with a Jones Act injury claim against your employer, especially if your Louisiana maritime injury claim attorney can prepare a case of negligence against the employer.
You should seek legal counsel before filing claims of unseaworthiness under the Jones Act injury laws. Attempting to settle Jones Act claims alone can result in dismissal of your case or an unfair settlement.
Finding Help for a Louisiana Maritime Injury Claim
With Jones Act claims you have certain protections your employer may not want you to know about. A Jones Act injury attorney from The Young Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana can help you if you have suffered offshore accident injuries in a fishing boat accident or other accident that falls 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.