A New Orleans Jones Act maritime accident extremities injury lawyer from our team can help if you are an offshore or sea-faring worker who suffered hand, foot, arm, or leg injuries at work. We know how to manage Jones Act claims when many other workplace injury law firms do not.
At Poolson | Oden, our New Orleans Jones Act maritime accident lawyers have more than eight decades of combined experience to rely on when managing your case. We will build a compelling case for compensation and hold the liable party accountable.
Let us pursue the payout you need and deserve. Please reach out to our team today to get started with a case review. Our reviews are free and confidential.
What Sets Our New Orleans Maritime Accident Lawyers Apart?
At Poolson | Oden, our New Orleans personal injury lawyers know how to build robust cases and recover maximum compensation for the injured. We have recovered more than $31 million for our clients in the last five years alone.
When it comes to maritime injury cases, many workplace injury lawyers will not handle these claims because they involve unique federal laws that do not cover workers’ compensation. This is because the Jones Act is unique legislation that requires specialized knowledge and experience that most firms simply do not have.
We are different. We know how to navigate federal maritime laws and win.
What Makes Us Different From Other Firms?
We take a team approach to every case, putting boots on the ground and doing the necessary prep work to ensure we have the best chance to win compensation for our clients. This includes investigating the accident, hiring experts, meeting with your doctors, and preparing the case for a lawsuit to protect our client’s rights in the court of law.
Can I Afford to Hire a Jones Act Lawyer?
Yes. We manage each case based on a contingency fee. We do not ask our clients to pay anything when they sign up with our team. Instead, we recoup all our fees and costs from the money we recover for them. We receive a percentage of the payout. We only get paid when we win.
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Our New Orleans Maritime Accident Attorneys Know How Jones Act Cases Work
When most workers get hurt on the job, they turn to their workers’ compensation insurance coverage promised by state law. They file a no-fault workers’ compensation claim and can get money for their medical care and lost income.
For seamen and offshore workers, their injuries occur on maritime vessels like ships, barges, fishing boats, offshore rigs, and other vessels. Unfortunately, maritime seamen are not protected by state workers’ compensation laws. This leaves them without a path to recover sufficient compensation under workers’ compensation.
However, the Jones Act (included in the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920), 46 U.S. Code § 30104, provides a method of recovery for maritime workers who suffer on-duty injuries.
Liability for Maritime Injuries
Under the Jones Act, covered maritime workers have the option to recover compensation by providing evidence to show that a liable party‘s negligence caused their accident and injuries.
This is typically:
- The employer
- The boat captain
- The vessel owner
- Another party
Our attorneys will help you identify the liable party in your case and develop strong support for a financial payout. Let us review your case for free today.
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Our New Orleans Jones Act Maritime Accident Lawyers Understand How Difficult It Can Be to Live With Extremity Injuries
Accidents during maritime work can range from slips and falls and faulty equipment to electrocutions and collisions with fixed objects.
Some types of extremities injuries that can occur in maritime work include:
- Finger amputations
- Crush injuries
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Thermal, chemical, or electrical burns
- Tendon and ligament tears, sprains, and strains
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Amputations
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Chemical exposure
Serious extremity injuries can affect the lives of maritime workers or offshore workers in many ways. Some of the concerns injured workers could face include:
- Loss of mobility and function
- Chronic pain
- Amputation complications
- Inability to perform physically demanding work
- Financial hardship
- Emotional and psychological trauma, including PTSD
- Increased risk of secondary injuries from falls or overuse
- Difficulty with self-care and household tasks
- The strain on personal relationships
Our New Orleans Jones Act maritime accident extremities injury attorneys understand how difficult it can be to live with the lasting effects of an extreme injury. We will fight for compensation for your economic and non-economic damages.
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Our New Orleans, LA, Maritime Accident Attorneys Seek Jones Act Damages Based on Your Extremities Injury
Serious extremity injuries are often life-altering. They could lead to new disabilities, loss of mobility, and even loss of independence. Many could prevent you from returning to your offshore or sea-faring work, especially for those who work physical jobs.
Under the Jones Act in maritime law, you can recover significant compensation for your economic and non-economic losses if you can prove that someone else’s negligence caused your injuries. Our team of New Orleans personal injury attorneys builds strong cases and seeks maximum compensation.
Damages that you may be able to recover under the Jones Act include:
- Medical bills and future medical expenses
- Future care costs
- Lost wages and loss of income
- Diminished earning ability
- Emergency evacuation from your vessel
- Rehabilitation and therapies
- Other related expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Reduced quality of life
- Disfigurement and disability
Do Not Wait Too Long to Call a New Orleans Jones Act Maritime Accident Extremities Injury Lawyer
Under 46 U.S.C. § 30106, you may have three years from your injury date to file your Jones Act case. However, there are many tasks we can help you manage today. We can start investigating for evidence and gather documentation concerning your medical care.
We encourage you to reach out to our team as soon as possible after your accident and injuries. Gathering evidence to hold the liable parties accountable is best done quickly.
Poolson | Oden provides free consultations for injured maritime workers. Call us today to learn how a New Orleans Jones Act maritime accident extremities injury lawyer from our team can help you get justice.