If you are not sure what to do if you suffered serious injuries while working on a sea-faring or offshore vessel, a Metairie Jones Act maritime accident burn injury lawyer from our team is here for you. We can help you navigate a Jones Act case and seek compensation for your medical care, future care costs, lost income, and other damages.
At Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers, our Metairie Jones Act maritime accident lawyers have over 52 years of combined experience and have recovered $25+ million over the last five years for our clients. We know what it takes to build a Jones Act case and fight for fair compensation for injured sailors and other workers on sea-faring vessels.
We provide free consultations for victims and their families. Let us assess your options and explain how we can help.
Our Metairie Attorneys Fight for Compensation in Maritime Accident Burn Injury Cases
Burn injuries often require extensive medical care, support in a specialized burn unit, follow-ups, plastic surgery, and therapies.
The costs related to this extensive treatment and rehabilitation add up quickly. This makes recovering compensation vital for the physical healing and financial stability of these injured workers.
A valid Jones Act claim allows victims to seek and recover compensation for:
- Medical Costs: This could include medical bills, future care and support costs, and related expenses such as the cost of medevac airlift from the vessel.
- Lost Income: This includes current and future lost wages and diminished earning ability if lasting disabilities prevent victims from returning to work full-time.
- Non–Economic Losses: This includes physical and emotional pain and suffering, scarring and disfigurement, disability, and other intangible damages.
Our team will make sure to account for these and other losses you may be able to pursue.
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Our Firm Takes a Unique Approach to Jones Act Maritime Burn Injury Cases
At Poolson | Oden, our Metairie maritime injury attorneys have a full team we assign to every Jones Act case we handle. This includes people to take your calls when you have concerns, someone to act as the boots on the ground in your case, and those who collaborate with local counsel to determine the best venue and judge to pursue your case. This approach and preparation set us apart from other law firms.
As you can see from our testimonials and case results, our previous clients trusted us to manage all aspects of their cases. We began with a focus on their health and well-being, ensuring they saw the best doctors and got the care they needed.
Only once we felt confident we understood their prognosis and future care needs did we proceed to work on negotiating or litigating their cases.
Our Metairie attorneys handle Jones Act cases when most workplace injury lawyers will not. These cases require specialized skills and experience that most firms that only handle typical workers’ compensation or third-party personal injury lawsuits do not have.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire Poolson | Oden?
Our Jones Act team works based on contingency fees. We charge nothing upfront to our clients who were hurt working on sea-faring vessels or offshore rigs.
We use our firm’s resources to cover fees and costs and only recoup these expenses when we recover compensation for our client.
Our Metairie Jones Act Maritime Accident Lawyers Know How to Build a Burn Injury Case
Under the Jones Act, injured offshore workers can seek compensation if their burn injuries result from the negligence of their employer, coworkers, or another party that causes dangerous conditions on the vessel.
Employers, boat captains, and others have a responsibility to provide proper training, functional safety equipment, a safe vessel, and compliance with safety protocols.
Workers on sea-faring vessels—ships, barges, and other boats—and offshore oil rigs are not eligible for workers’ compensation under state laws. For this reason, the Jones Act provides coverage.
The Jones Act is a part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. It applies when a worker:
- Suffers acute injuries in an onboard accident
- Suffers chronic injuries due to work
- Has an illness because of a workplace exposure
The Jones Act provides a pathway for these workers to hold the liable parties accountable through a lawsuit. The liable parties in these cases are often the employer, the boat captain, the boat’s owner, or a negligent third party.
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Maritime Accidents Often Leave Workers With Burn Injuries
Offshore and sea-faring workers face significant risks of burn injuries. They frequently work with flammable materials and high-temperature machinery.
Fires, explosions, and chemical spills on oil rigs, cargo ships, and other vessels can occur because of poorly maintained equipment, faulty wiring, or mishandled chemicals.
Sailors and other workers could suffer severe thermal burns, chemical burns, or electrical burns. These burns cause long-lasting physical and emotional scars.
The confined spaces of sea-faring vessels often exacerbate the dangers, making escape difficult and increasing the likelihood of severe injury.
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How Long Do I Have to Hire a Metairie Jones Act Maritime Accident Burn Injury Attorney?
Reach out to our team as soon as possible after your injuries. There are deadlines you must meet for filing a Jones Act claim, but you do not want to wait to begin building your case. We can protect your rights and preserve evidence beginning today.
Generally, the federal statute of limitations under 46 U.S. Code § 30106 gives you up to three years to sue the liable party or parties in your case.
However, there are numerous steps we need to complete before we file the complaint. Do not delay. If you can make the call today, do so. If you need to contact us on behalf of a loved one with catastrophic injuries, we are here to help.
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Poolson | Oden provides a free case consultation for injured sailors and offshore workers. We can assess how our Metairie Jones Act maritime accident burn injury lawyer can help you get justice.
We are here for you when you need us the most. Contact us now to learn more.