If you or a loved one was injured in an on-the-job explosion, our Jones Act maritime accident injury lawyers can help you recover damages. No two workplace injury claims are exactly alike. Jones Act claims, though, are geared toward maritime workers.
Our Jones Act maritime accident lawyers have the type of specific experience these claims require. We have recovered more than $25 million for our clients in the last five years alone.
Our law firm can fight to recover the costs of treating your injuries and fight for the maintenance and cure payments you are owed after suffering an on-duty injury. For surviving family members of a deceased maritime worker, our law firm will fight for the wrongful death damages owed to surviving families of explosion-related fatalities.
Contact our team at Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers to find out how hard we will go to bat for you and your family.
What You Need to Know About Filing a Jones Act Injury Claim
An explosion can leave seamen and other maritime workers with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries. We understand the elements of negligence that we must prove to recover damages and work hard to document them for you. Our Jones Act maritime accident explosion injury lawyers can also take the following actions on your behalf:
- Clarify your right to Jones Act compensation based on your maritime work
- Consult medical, financial, and maritime experts who support your claim
- Document the explosion and its physical and financial consequences
- Handle all case-related paperwork, filings, and communication
- Represent you at the negotiation table and advise you on each offer
- File your lawsuit and go to court and Trial if the maritime boat company refuses to take responsibility for the explosion and your injuries
When our law firm handles your case, we treat you with respect and compassion. We also fight hard for the full value of your injuries.
Testimonials from Previous Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers Clients
When previous clients talk about their experience with our law firm, they leave online reviews like the following:
- Bryan R.: I had become more than frustrated with trying to explain to other firms my case. They were the ONLY firm that actually listened to the details of my case. They’ve helped me more in just the intake than all the firms I contacted combined.
- Josh H.: Very friendly staff. Carisa was very helpful and professional. She dropped the hammer when/where it needed to be dropped. I would highly recommend Carisa to represent you should the need arise.
Our testimonials page is packed with additional reviews from satisfied clients who attest to our commitment to outstanding legal service and support.
Our Law Firm Builds an A+ Team for Every Maritime Accident Explosion Injury Client
Your injury claim deserves attention to detail that makes a difference. Our law firm can build a team for your legal case that includes:
- A welcome (intake) specialist
- An efficient caller experience
- A medical records coordinator
- A case manager
- Trial attorneys
- A field representative
We also make personalized preparations for your case, including investigating the best venue and court to pursue your legal case, as well as collaborating with local counsel when needed.
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We Fight for Economic, Non-Economic, and Wrongful Death Damages After a Maritime Injury
Our Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers promise includes aiming for fair compensation. Our Jones Act maritime accident explosion injury attorneys can demand the following damages on your behalf:
- Maintenance expenses: Current and future lost wages and room and board until you can return to the vessel (if applicable), food, utilities, transportation, and basic living expenses.
- Cure expenses (medical expenses): Current and future medical bills related to your injuries, including necessary rehabilitation and therapy until the point in time when you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI).
- Wrongful death damages (if applicable): Funeral and burial expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium, companionship, and guidance.
You can also recover personal injury damages, if applicable. Contact one of our Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers team members today to learn more about your potential monetary recovery.
Let Our Jones Act Maritime Lawyers Interpret the Filing Deadline
You have a limited window of opportunity to file your Jones Act injury claim. According to U.S. Code 46 § 30106, you generally have three years to file. A primary benefit of hiring our law firm to represent you is our ability to keep your case moving forward while you recover.
The sooner you get us involved in your case, the more time our accident injury attorneys have to conduct a thorough investigation. We can interview witnesses while their memories are fresh and catalog and inspect evidence.
Frequently Reported Causes of Maritime Explosion Injuries
The maritime injury is fraught with dangers, including explosions that can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Some commonly reported causes of explosions in the industry include:
- Maritime industry vehicle and vessel collisions
- Flawed or faulty maritime equipment and machinery
- Negligent handling or storage of flammable materials
- Negligent handling or storage of dangerous chemicals
- Improperly discarded cigarettes and smoking materials
This list is in no way exhaustive. Our explosion injury lawyers can investigate the exact cause of the explosion you were involved in and prove the negligence that led to it. We also document the explosion’s cause for your case file and fight for the right financial recovery on your behalf.
Our Jones Act Legal Team Can Build a Compelling Evidence Collection
To prove the negligence that led to the explosion, our maritime injury attorneys can collect:
- Proof of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other safety violations
- Coworker and other witness statements
- Photos, video footage, and other imagery
- Injury-related medical records and bills
- Official police and vessel records and reports
Leave the hard legal work to our client-focused team. Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers also collect evidence you might find difficult to obtain or emotionally triggering, including death certificates and information on vessel repair and maintenance.
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If you or a loved one was injured in a workplace explosion, our law firm can help you recover fair and appropriate compensation. Our Jones Act maritime accident explosion injury lawyers can investigate your accident and take on the insurance company.
We want to represent you from start to finish so you can focus on getting better. Contact our case review team at Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers for a free confidential case review today.