The maritime industry can be fraught with dangers, making it a risky place to work. If you or someone you love was injured in a maritime explosion, our New Orleans Jones Act maritime accident lawyers can help you get compensation.
Our New Orleans Jones Act maritime accident explosion injury lawyers fight for grieving families after the loss of a loved one in a maritime accident. One of our Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers team members will review your claim for free.
We will handle every phase of your case from start to finish, keeping you updated along the way. Find out how by contacting our claim evaluation team now.
Our New Orleans Jones Act Maritime Accident Explosion Injury Lawyers Can Advocate for You
Jones Act claims have laws and regulations that differ greatly from traditional personal injury claims. Enacted to meet the unique circumstances and needs of maritime workers, Jones Act claims can be hard to manage without legal support.
To strengthen and support your claim, our team of New Orleans personal injury lawyers will:
- Document your employment to establish your right to Jones Act compensation
- Consult and hire maritime industry experts in support of your claim
- Meet with your doctors and medical providers to master the medicine and understand all of your injuries and medical treatment needs
- Speak to coworkers, bystanders, and other witnesses to the maritime explosion
- Handle all verbal and written communication with your employer and all other companies involved
- Manage all paperwork, court filings, and other documentation
- Discover all available information through the court’s discovery process to prepare your case for trial if the responsible companies do not take full responsibility for your accident and injuries
- Negotiate on your behalf to secure a fair settlement based on the law, facts, and medicine of your case
- Prepare for and attend trial in court if negotiations fail because the responsible companies do not accept full responsibility for the accident and your injuries
We provide client-friendly resources and build an entire team around your claim, including our litigation trial team composed of our trial attorneys, an intake welcome support specialist, medical records coordinator, case manager, and field representative.
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Ordinary workplace injury attorneys generally do not handle the details of Jones Act claims because they do not have the necessary specialized experience.
Our firm’s collective experiences and knowledge allows our lawyers to prepare the strongest possible injury claim for you, to protect you and your family’s future.
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Our Jones Act Maritime Accident Explosion Injury Lawyers Work to Maximize Financial Recovery
We know the financial impact a serious injury and loss of income can have on an individual and a family. To help you and your family start putting your lives back together, we request both economic and non-economic damages that include:
- Lost Income and Expenses: We seek lost income for the entire time that your injuries prevent you from working to support yourself.
- Out of Pocket Expenses: Maritime accidents can affect victims in many different ways, leaving them with extensive expenses. For example, you may need to hire help to handle in-home medical care or other home care needs.
- Medical Expenses: We work hard to recover medical bills and expenses, including future bills you may have. This includes rehabilitation, all required therapies, medications, and assistive medical devices.
Surviving families of a maritime accident fatality can also recover a range of wrongful death damages. These can include funeral, burial, or cremation expenses. They can also include compensation for your pain and suffering, loss of consortium, loss of care, and loss of companionship.
Our Jones Act Attorneys Will Meet the Mandatory Filing Deadline
Like all personal injury lawsuits, Jones Act injury claims have a statute of limitations. In general, you have three years to file your claim, according to U.S. Code 46 § 30106. If you miss or misinterpret the filing deadline, you could lose the right to file at all.
The sooner you put our results-driven law firm to work on your claim, the better. When you trust our law firm to advocate for you, we file your lawsuit on time and in the appropriate legal venue and court.
Learn more about all the steps our New Orleans Jones Act maritime accident explosion injury lawyers take to fight for your financial recovery. Contact our consultation team at Poolson | Oden for your free review.
Commonly Reported Causes of Maritime Explosion Accidents in New Orleans
Explosions in the maritime industry can be life-changing. Getting the compensation that you need and deserve to foster optimal recovery means identifying the negligence that caused the explosion. Some commonly reported causes of maritime industry explosions include:
- Improperly repaired or maintained vehicles and vessels
- Flawed, faulty, or improperly operated equipment or machinery
- Improper storage or disposal of materials and chemicals
- Careless handling of cigarettes and other flammable items
Our lawyers have served hundreds of clients and won more than $26 million in damages in the last five years. We accept Jones Act claims on a contingency fee basis, meaning you have no out-of-pocket legal expenses and owe no fees at all unless and until we recover damages for you.
Evidence We Collect to Prove Your Right to Financial Compensation
Our team works tirelessly to collect evidence that supports your Jones Act claim, such as:
- Proof of workplace violations
- Eyewitness statements
- Maritime expert statements
- Photos and video footage
- First responder reports
- Medical records and bills
Our legal team also takes the time to present a well-organized case file on your behalf and fight hard to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
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Contact Our Jones Act Team for Help With Your Explosion Injury Claim
If you were injured in a maritime explosion, we can help you get the financial compensation you need and deserve. Our New Orleans Jones Act maritime accident explosion injury lawyers also support families who have lost a loved one in a workplace accident.
Contact Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers today to get started with a free claim review.