The maritime industry is fraught with potential hazards. If your family lost a loved one in a maritime accident, a Jones Act maritime accident lawyer from our team will seek compensation for you. A sudden loss can wreak financial havoc on your family. Our legal team will help you recover from the financial impact of your loss. We will investigate your loved one’s accident and collect the evidence your wrongful death claim needs.
Your family has our deepest condolences and our commitment to the passionate pursuit of your financial recovery. Our history of wrongful death claim successes includes a $5,000,000 verdict for one family. Find out how hard our Jones Act maritime accident wrongful death attorneys will fight for you. Contact one of our team members at Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers for your free case assessment today.
Types of Jones Act Maritime Wrongful Death Damages Your Family Can Seek to Recover
Losing a loved one in a tragedy can have serious financial consequences. Our personal injury lawyers are licensed in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas and help families throughout the Gulf South and beyond to recover the following wrongful death damages under the Jones Act (46 USC § 30104) or the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA), if applicable:
- Loss of the deceased’s financial support
- Loss of domestic and household support
- Psychological and emotional anguish
- Loss of companionship and consortium
- Medical expenses your loved one incurred before their death
- Funeral expenses
- Burial or cremation expenses
Every wrongful death case has a unique value. The best way to understand your potential compensation is with a free consultation. Do not hesitate to fight for your family’s right to financial recovery. We offer nationwide support to injured maritime workers and their families.
Act Quickly to Protect Your Family’s Right to Financial Recovery for Your Loss
A statute of limitations defines how long you have to take legal action against an at-fault party. Jones Act compensation claims generally have a statute of limitations of three years, according to U.S. Code 46 § 30106.
Your family deserves time to cope with your loss. While you focus on taking care of each other, your maritime accident lawyer will focus on preparing your case and fighting for fair compensation.
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Types of Maritime Wrongful Death Accident Cases Our Law Firm Accepts
A maritime fatality can result from many different types of accidents or unsafe conditions on navigable waters. A Jones Act maritime accident wrongful death lawyer will represent your family after accidental fatalities, including:
- Drowning, Man Overboard
- Crew Transfer
- Boat Transfer
- Swing Rode Transfer
- Personnel Transfer
- Basket Transfer
- Gangway Transfer
- Helicopter Transfer
- Ship-to-Ship Transfer
- Helicopter crashes and rotor blade accidents
- Fires or explosions
- Equipment failure and accidents
- Chemical exposure
- Slip and fall accidents
- On-Duty accidents
If your loved one lost their life in one of these or any other negligence-based accident, our law firm will pursue economic and non-economic damages for you. Your maritime injury attorney will also take on the task of proving the negligence that led to your loved one’s death.
Contact our consultation team at Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers now for a free review of your family’s wrongful death claim.
Proving Negligence in Your Family’s Jones Act Compensation Case
Recovering damages for the loss of a loved one is dependent on proving the accident resulted from negligence. Our investigation will identify its elements, including duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
Your wrongful death attorney will aim to prove these elements with evidence like:
- Proof of a vessel’s unseaworthiness
- Medical records and bills describing your loved one’s injuries
- Statements from lay and expert witnesses
- Photos and videos, when available
Your Family Can Hire Our Personal Injury Law Firm at No Upfront or Out-of-Pocket Costs
Fear of the cost of hiring a lawyer should not prevent you from getting legal service and support when you need it most. We work on a contingency fee basis and will cover all the costs of building your case. We do not expect or accept compensation unless and until we win it for you.
You do not have to handle the challenges of your family’s case without a lawyer by your side. Our fee is a percentage of your financial recovery. If you do not win compensation, you will owe us nothing.
How Our Maritime Accident Wrongful Death Lawyers Will Advocate for Your Family
Families of maritime employees have financial recovery solutions via Jones Act compensation. On your own, negligence claims can be difficult to investigate, document, and assess. When a Jones Act maritime wrongful death lawyer represents you, you are not alone. Our client-focused legal team will:
- Document the monetary value of your family’s case
- Establish the elements of negligence that define liability
- Investigate and document your loved one’s death
- Clarify which family members can recover damages
- Handle every phase of the settlement negotiation process
Our maritime lawyers will also collect evidence you might find difficult or emotionally challenging to obtain, including your loved one’s death certificate. We aim to provide the compassionate, responsive legal service you need and fight for the financial compensation you deserve.
Hear What Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers’ Clients Say in Their Own Words
On our testimonials page, you will find reviews and recommendations like these from satisfied former clients:
- “She advised me regularly. I never had to worry about being able to get in contact with her. She’s different than the lawyers I’ve come in contact with before. She’s very personal.” – Jonette
- “I was constantly informed of every step he took … I was never uninformed. I was so taken by that that I felt so secure in what was going on with my case. I had no questions I was in the best hands.” – Sharon
Our law firm brings many resources and team members to your case. We’ll work hard to make you feel like a priority and treat you like a person, not a case file.
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Get a Free Review of Your Family’s Maritime Wrongful Death Case
If your family lost a loved one in a maritime accident, you could be entitled to compensation via a wrongful death action. At Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers, we fight hard for financial recovery for families like yours.
Explore your compensation options by contacting one of our team members to learn more about working with a Jones Act maritime accident wrongful death lawyer today.