If you are a seaman or other maritime worker who suffered a brain injury while doing your job, our Jones Act maritime accident lawyers can help you get compensation. Recovering from a brain injury could require your full focus and attention. While you concentrate on getting well, we concentrate on building the strongest possible accidental injury claim.
When you turn to our Jones Act maritime accident lawyers for legal guidance, we take on every phase of your specialized injury claim. At Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers, we have recovered more than $25 million in damages for injured clients over the last five years. Find out how much compensation you can recover. Contact our consultation team for your free confidential case review today.
Let Our Jones Act Maritime Accident Brain Injury Lawyers Pursue Damages
A brain injury can be physically, mentally, and emotionally debilitating. If you were injured doing maritime work or are the family member of an injured worker, we can help you navigate the financial recovery process.
Jones Act compensation differs from other types of workplace injury claims and requires specified legal service and support. Our legal team can:
- Document your brain injury and its impact on your life
- Clarify your right to recover Jones Act damages
- Consult medical experts and behavioral specialists
- Handle all verbal, written, and virtual communication
- Negotiate a fair and appropriate monetary settlement
- File a lawsuit in the best venue available and go to court and Trial if the boat company refuses to take responsibility for the accident and your injuries
Our brain injury attorneys also make sure you get updates as your case progresses. Our targeted legal support also includes personalized preparation and attention to detail.
Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers Builds an A+ Team for Every Client
Brain injuries can require specialized medical support to optimize your recovery. You deserve the same level of dedicated service and support for your legal claim. The team we construct for you will include:
- A Welcome (Intake) Specialist
- Electronic phone messaging
- A Medical Records Coordinator
- A dedicated Case Manager
- Trial Attorneys
- A Field Representative
We put boots on the ground to live up to our promise to provide the absolute best medical care and treatment partnered with the right legal service and financial recovery.
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Our entire team is committed to your case and to treating you like a person, not a case file. Reviews of our law firm say:
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Compensation for Brain Injury Victims and Their Families
A brain injury can require long-term medical care and support and prevent you from returning to work to support yourself or your family. Our Jones Act maritime accident brain injury attorneys can request the following damages for you:
- Current and future medical bills
- Current and future lost wages
- Loss of future earning potential
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional anxiety
If a loved one succumbed to a brain injury, we help your family recover a range of wrongful death damages. These typically include the costs of the decedent’s funeral and burial and your loss of their financial and household support.
What You Need to Know About Jones Act Notification and Filing Deadlines
Jones Act injury claims, similar to other injury claims, have statutes of limitations that must be met. As described in U.S. Code 46 § 30106, you generally have three (3) years from the date of the accident to file your personal injury or wrongful death claim.
Our entire team is passionate about building the strongest possible case and recovering the right compensation for you. That includes helping you meet all filing deadlines to avoid the loss of your right to seek damages at all. Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers can also make timely notifications to your employer and others on your behalf.
Types of Accidents Covered By Jones Act Maritime Injury Compensation
The maritime industry can be fraught with hazards. Workers just like you work on wet surfaces, in potentially dangerous weather, and with fire and heavy equipment. Our Jones Act maritime accident brain injury lawyers support clients injured in the following accidents:
- Barge accidents
- Chemical exposure
- Crane mishaps
- Equipment failure
- Falling objects
- Fires and explosions
- Near drowning
- Oil rig accidents
- Onshore accidents
- Slip and falls
Our lawyers licensed in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas fight for the financial recovery rights of injured maritime workers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, throughout the Gulf Coast and nationwide. Contact our consultation team at Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers to find out how hard we can go to bat for you.
The Severity of Your Brain Injury Will Influence Your Financial Recovery
According to Cleveland Clinic research, brain injuries can be penetrating, blunt, mild, moderate, and severe. Some will allow a full recovery after appropriate treatment, while others will result in the need for lifelong care and assistance.
All of these factors will influence the value of your compensation request. Our maritime accident lawyers can create a detailed list of your recoverable damages and support it with bills, receipts, and other documentation.
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Our Maritime Accident Attorneys Can Help You Pursue Jones Act Compensation
Recovering damages via Jones Act compensation is a specialized type of third-party injury claim. Our law firm is passionate about helping injured maritime employees and their families fight for compensation for a workplace injury.
When you are ready to hold the negligent party financially accountable for their actions, our Jones Act maritime accident brain injury lawyers are ready to fight by your side. Contact our consultation team at Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers for a free confidential case review.