New Orleans Jones Act Maritime Accident Burn Injury Lawyer

Whether there’s a fire or explosion onboard a drilling rig, ship, or platform, or workers come into contact with hazardous materials or equipment, workers can face serious burns and other injuries that threaten their livelihoods and their lives.

If you or a loved one suffered burn injuries while working on the water, a New Orleans Jones Act maritime accident burn injury lawyer from our team can help injured workers hurt on a vessel or offshore rig. 

A New Orleans Jones Act maritime accident lawyer from Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers will always put you best interests, first, and handle your case for you. We have more than 80 years of combined experience winning compensation for the injured.

Our team is ready to file a Jones Act and/or General Maritime Law claim and hold the liable parties responsible for these injuries. Contact us today, and let us review your case for free.

What Damages Can a New Orleans Jones Act Attorney Recover for Me in My Burn Injury Case?

When it comes to Jones Act and General Maritime damages, you can seek compensation for many of the expenses and losses you incurred because of your accident and injuries.

This could include a wide range of current and future costs. Some of the damages New Orleans personal injury lawyers could pursue include: 

• Maintenance for your costs of living expenses, and Cure for your medical treatment and care
• Medical costs for your injuries, current and future
• Emergency transportation, including emergency evacuation from the vessel
• Income losses until you can return to your previous job or income
• Diminished earning capacity if you have lasting disabilities
• Non-economic losses, including pain and suffering and other intangible losses

Our Jones Act Maritime accident attorneys can identify your recoverable damages and document them as a part of building a convincing case to recover maximum compensation based on the unique law, facts, and medicine of your case. 

How Our New Orleans Maritime Accident Lawyers Approach Burn Injury Cases

At Poolson | Oden, our team has fought for and recovered more than $30 million for our clients in the last five years, alone.

When you trust our attorneys with your case, we will work as a team to put our boots on the ground and develop the strongest possible claim for you. 

We focus initially on your physical and emotional health and well being. As a part of Our Promise to You, your medical care and healing always come first.

We want to ensure you receive the care you need, and will gain a strong understanding of your diagnosis and prognosis to better prepare our demand for your compensation. 

When you come to us with a maritime injury, we take the necessary steps to give you the best chance at recovering fair compensation.

Our approach includes:

• Securing the best possible medical providers to treat you for your injuries
• Investigating the accident immediately
• Researching, Interviewing, and Connecting with the best possible expert(s) for your case
• Preparing the case to file a lawsuit in the best available Court 
• Conducting focus groups and panels to better understand the juries local to your case
• Interviewing witnesses and investigating agencies
• Prep work that helps put your case in a good position

Our testimonials from previous clients show how much they appreciate our approach to cases and how securing a payout affects their lives. We can help you, too. Contact us today for a free consultation. 

We work on a contingency fee basis. You do not have to pay us upfront fees or costs for us to represent you in your Jones Act General Maritime case.  

Our New Orleans Jones Act Maritime Attorneys Know How to Manage a Maritime Accident Burn Injury Case

Most workplace injury lawyers handle state court workers’ compensation and third-party injury claims, but they do not have the specialized experience or knowledge of the Jones Act and General Maritime Law to manage these claims successfully. Most will not even accept these cases because of the knowledge and experience required. 

Our attorneys handle these cases regularly. Our Jones Act Maritime accident lawyers can build a case based on your burn injuries and seek compensation for you.

We represent clients hurt on the water on boats or offshore rigs where normal state workers’ compensation laws do not apply. When this occurs, the Jones Act and General Maritime Law provide the only way to get justice. 

The Jones Act, 46 U.S. Code § 30104, allows qualifying maritime workers to sue their employer, boat captain, vessel owner, rig manager, or other liable party.

This may be the only path to recovery for an injured seaman who is not protected by workers’ compensation laws. Qualifying maritime workers include those injured on: 

• Ships
• Barges
• Fishing boats
• Oil rigs
• Other offshore rigs
• Other sea-faring vessels

Unfortunately, lawsuits provide the path to the best possible result after suffering a burn injury or another work-related injury.

Generally, big boat companies and corporations require injury victims to file lawsuits in order to fully evaluate the claim, and even then, it may require actually going to court and trying your case to secure a verdict that is fair for your injuries and suffering.

Maritime Workers Can Suffer Burn Injuries Due to Negligence

Depending on the type of industry and other factors, maritime burn injuries can occur in a number of ways. While we often think of thermal injuries, they are not the only types of burns that can cause lasting, life-altering injuries for offshore workers. 

Burn risks in maritime environments include: 

• Thermal burns caused by fires, explosions, steam, hot water, and hot surfaces
• Chemical burns resulting from hazardous chemicals like fuel, solvents, caustic soda, or cleaning agents
• Electrical burns due to exposed wiring, faulty equipment, or lightning strikes
• Radiation burns from exposure to welding or other radiation sources
• Friction burns caused by ropes, cables, or sliding across abrasive surfaces
• Cold burns, known as frostbite, caused by prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures or direct contact with frozen equipment

Maritime burn injuries are often preventable. When an employer or another party fails to uphold safety regulations, the risk of serious injuries greatly increases.

The defendants in these cases could include: 

• Their employer
• The boat’s captain
• The boat owner
• Another party charged with keeping workers safe

Our attorneys know how to identify the liable party and develop a strong case against them. Connect with us, and we will help you understand your options. 

Under 46 U.S.C. § 30106, you likely only have three years from the date of your injuries to take legal action. We can sue the liable party for you based on the Jones Act and/or General Maritime Law as long as we meet this deadline and have the evidence to support your case.  

Discuss Your Jones Act Maritime Accident With Our New Orleans Team

Our Poolson | Oden Injury Attorneys represent injured maritime workers. Our team can review your case today for free.

You can learn more about how a New Orleans Jones Act maritime accident burn injury lawyer from our team can help you. Contact us now to get started with a free consultation.