An injury that results in an amputated limb can change your life. It may mean you cannot return to the same job while incurring increasing and long-lasting medical bills. If you or someone you love was injured in a maritime accident, you may be able to recover your expenses and losses with legal guidance from a Jones Act maritime accident lawyer.
At Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers, we work hard to recover damages for injured seamen by building a strong case file and fighting for a fair settlement. Leave the boat company negotiations to us. Contact our consultation team to learn more about working with a Jones Act maritime accident amputation attorney.
The Jones Act Protects Injured Seamen After an Accident-Related Amputation
The Jones Act provides financial compensation to injured maritime workers if the accident that caused their injury was due to negligence or the unseaworthiness of a vessel. You can seek damages if you are:
- An injured seaman (from crew member to captain)
- The surviving family of a maritime worker who suffered fatal injuries
It allows you to recover damages based on one of two legal findings:
- Maintenance and cure—Compensation for your daily living expenses and medical bills for an on-the-job injury
- Negligence—Compensation for accident-related damages due to employer fault and subsequent financial liability
Your personal injury lawyer will help you file your compensation claim accordingly. The Jones Act (46 USC § 30104) is a federal law, and our lawyers licensed in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas help injured clients and their families throughout the Gulf South and nationwide.
Financial Compensation You Can Seek Under the Jones Act
If your workplace was not safe and some form of negligence caused or contributed to your accident, you can seek a range of compensation. Every case is unique and has its own monetary value.
You can find examples of compensation amounts we have recovered for previous clients on our case results page. Under the Jones Act, negligence-based damages can include:
- Past and future medical bills
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Past and future lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Loss of employee benefits
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional anguish
Your Jones Act maritime amputation accident attorney will carefully assess and document your recoverable damages to prevent the liable party’s insurance company from undervaluing or underpaying your claim.
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Types of Maritime Injuries That Could Result in Amputation
Maritime careers include architecture, ocean and mechanical engineering, ship and boat building, electrical work, pipefitting, and welding. These occupations can be fraught with danger, resulting in accidents like:
- Same-level and from-height falls
- Fires and explosions
- Faulty maritime equipment
- Defective maritime products
- Slip and Falls from lack of non-skid decking and walkways
- Injuries from falling objects or debris
- Lack of guardrails and safety barriers
If an accident rooted in negligence led to your limb amputation injury, a Jones Act maritime accident amputation lawyer from our team will represent you at every step of your journey. You may be entitled to significant financial compensation, and we will not stop fighting to recover it.
What You Need to Know About Filing Deadlines for Maritime Accidents
Like traditional personal injury cases, lawsuits filed under the Jones Act have a statute of limitations. This filing deadline generally gives you three years to file your personal injury or wrongful death action, according to U.S. Code 46 § 30106.
If you miss the filing deadline, you could lose the legal right to file your lawsuit. Your Jones Act amputation lawyer can help you understand the importance of meeting the statute of limitations. We can also help you avoid the costly consequences of not filing your lawsuit within the allotted time.
You do not have to navigate this potentially complex process on your own. Contact our client-oriented team at Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers today to learn more.
Why Choose Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers to Fight for Your Financial Recovery After a Maritime Amputation Accident?
Every member of our team is committed to helping you experience optimal recovery—physically, emotionally, and financially. We promise to handle every aspect of your case, so you can focus on getting better. We will:
- Address your questions or concerns
- Assign an accurate value to your case
- Handle all forms of communication with liable parties and their insurance companies
- Handle all legal and insurance paperwork
- Interview lay and expert witnesses
- Work closely with your healthcare team to ensure you receive proper medical treatment
Your personal injury attorney will also provide regular and timely updates as your case progresses. This includes appraising each settlement offer you receive during the negotiation phase of your case. Our goal is to get the compensation you need and deserve to start putting your life back together.
What Satisfied Clients Say About Our Commitment to Outstanding Service
When clients leave online reviews for our law firm, they attest to our passionate pursuit of financial recovery after an injury. Here are a few examples of reviews from our testimonials page:
- “Immediately upon representation, things started happening. I had access to them as you would have access to a family member. They always make time for you.” – Travis Arnolie
- “My experience with Poolson Oden has been more than amazing. A law firm that truly cares for their clients in a special way, adding that personal touch. I would recommend Poolson Oden law firm to anyone looking for a firm with integrity.” – Andra Bridges
We treat every client we represent with kindness and respect. Your maritime injury attorney will fight hard for the best possible financial outcome on your behalf.
We Can Provide a Free Review of Your Maritime Accident Injury Case
Trying to focus on the legal aspects of your case while recovering from a life-changing injury can be difficult. During your initial consultation, our team members will answer your questions and outline the steps we will take to seek the compensation you need and deserve.
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Get Immediate Help With Your Jones Act Amputation Case
If you are a seaman or other maritime industry worker who suffered an amputation due to an accident, you can seek fair compensation under the Jones Act. Your Jones Act maritime accident amputation lawyer will fight for economic and non-economic damages, including your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and more.
Find out how hard our results-driven team at Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers will go to bat for you by contacting one of our consultation team members to get started today.