A New Orleans Jones Act maritime accident extremities injury lawyer from our team can help if you are an offshore or sea-faring worker who suffered hand, foot, arm, or leg injuries at work. We know how to manage Jones Act claims when many other workplace injury law firms do not.
At Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers our New Orleans Jones Act maritime accident lawyer have more than eight (8) decades of combined experience to rely on when managing your case. We will build a compelling case for compensation and hold the liable party accountable. Let us pursue the payout you need and deserve. Please reach out to our team today to get started with a case review. Our reviews are free and confidential.
Our New Orleans, LA, Maritime Accident Attorneys Seek Jones Act Damages Based on Your Extremities Injury
Serious extremity injuries are often life-altering. They could lead to new disabilities, loss of mobility, and even loss of independence. Many could prevent you from returning to your offshore or sea-faring work, especially for those who work physical jobs.
Under the Jones Act, you can recover significant compensation for your economic and non-economic losses if you can prove that someone else’s negligence caused your injuries. Our team of New Orleans personal injury lawyers builds strong cases and seeks maximum compensation.
Some common types of Jones Act damages include:
- Medical expenses
- Future care costs
- Loss of income
- Diminished earning ability
- Emergency evacuation from your vessel
- Rehabilitation and therapies
- Other related expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Reduced quality of life
- Disfigurement and disability
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What Sets Our New Orleans Maritime Accident Lawyers Apart?
At Poolson | Oden, our attorneys know how to build robust cases and recover maximum compensation for the injured. Our case results show we have recovered more than $30 million for our clients in the last five years alone.
When it comes to maritime injury cases, many workplace injury lawyers will not handle these claims because they involve unique federal laws that do not cover workers compensation. This is because the Jones Act is unique legislation that requires specialized knowledge and experience that most firms simply do not have. We are different. We know how to navigate Jones Act injury cases—and win.
First, we will focus on ensuring you heal as much as possible and reach maximum medical improvement. This is part of “Our Promise to You.” Your health and well-being come first. While you are recovering, we will also compile and gather all the evidence to document your full range of expenses and losses to fully understand your future care needs in order to pursue compensation in your case.
What Makes Us Different From Other Firms?
We take a team approach to every case, putting boots on the ground and doing the necessary prep work to ensure we have the best chance to win compensation for our clients. This includes investigating the accident, hiring experts, meeting with your doctors, and preparing the case for a lawsuit to protect our client’s rights in the court of law.
Can I Afford to Hire a Jones Act Lawyer?
Absolutely Yes. We manage each case based on a contingency fee. We do not ask our clients to pay anything when they sign up with our team. Instead, we recoup all our fees and costs from the money we recover for them. We receive a percentage of the payout. We only get paid when we win.
Our New Orleans Maritime Accident Attorneys Know How Jones Act Cases Work
When most workers get hurt on the job, they turn to their workers’ compensation insurance coverage promised by state law. They file a no-fault claim and can get money for their medical care and lost income.
For sea-faring and offshore workers, their injuries occur on ships, barges, fishing boats, offshore rigs, and other vessels. Unfortunately maritime seamen are not protected by state workers’ compensation laws. This leaves them without a path to recover under state workers’ compensation laws. However, the Jones Act (included in the passage of the Merchant Marie Act of 1920) 46 U.S. Code § 30104 provides a method of recovery for maritime workers who suffer on-duty injuries.
Under the Jones Act, covered maritime workers have the option to recover compensation by providing evidence to show that a liable party’s negligence caused their accident and injuries. This is typically:
- The employer
- The boat captain
- The boat owner
- Another party
Our attorneys will help you identify the liable party in your case and develop strong support for a financial payout. Let us review your case for free today.
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Our New Orleans Jones Act Maritime Accident Lawyers Understand How Difficult It Can Be to Live With Extremity Injuries
Some types of extremities injuries that can occur in maritime workers include:
- Finger amputations
- Crush injuries
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Thermal, chemical, or electrical burns
- Tendon and ligament tears, sprains, and strains
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Amputations
- Repetitive stress injuries
Serious extremity injuries can affect the life of a maritime or offshore worker in many ways. Some of the concerns injured workers could face include:
- Loss of mobility and function
- Chronic pain
- Amputation complications
- Inability to perform physically demanding work
- Financial hardship
- Emotional and psychological trauma, including PTSD
- Increased risk of secondary injuries from falls or overuse
- Difficulty with self-care and household tasks
- The strain on personal relationships
Our New Orleans attorneys understand how difficult it can be to live with lasting effects from a maritime injury. We will fight for compensation for your economic and non-economic damages.
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Do Not Wait Too Long to Call a New Orleans Maritime Accident Lawyer
We encourage you to reach out to our team as soon as possible after your accident and injuries. Gathering evidence to hold the liable parties accountable is best done quickly.
Under 46 U.S.C. § 30106, you may have three years from your injury date to file your Jones Act case. However, there are many tasks we can help you manage today.
Discuss Your Extremity Injuries With Our New Orleans Jones Act Team
Poolson | Oden provides free consultations for injured maritime workers. Call us today to learn how a New Orleans Jones Act maritime accident extremities injury lawyer from our team can help you get justice.