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With its vast waterways and its Gulf of Mexico coastline, Mississippi is a state that heavily relies on the oil and maritime industries to stimulate its local economy via jobs and annual revenues.
Unfortunately, however, the maritime industry does come with its own unique risks, especially when it comes to increasing the chances that its workforce will be injured or killed on the job. Exposure to hazardous substances, unpredictable waters and regular use of heavy machinery are among the dangers associated with working a maritime occupation.
Mississippi admiralty lawyers are work accident attorneys who focus much of their practice on obtaining settlements for maritime workers injured on the job, as well as families of deceased maritime workers (who died while working).
Due to the elevated risks of working in the maritime industry, these workers are protected by a specific law – known as the Jones Act or the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 – rather than Mississippi's traditional workers' compensation laws.
According to the Jones Act, injured maritime workers are legally entitled to compensation if:
The term “maritime employee” refers to a vast range of occupations, including (but not limited to):
Maritime workers can sustain a number of mild to severe injuries, including (but not limited to) the following, when working:
Following any offshore accident and injury, it's vital that injured maritime workers:
During a free initial consultation, prospective plaintiffs can:
Have you or a loved one been injured while working in the maritime industry? If so, contact us today to talk to an experienced Mississippi admiralty lawyer who will evaluate your claim and help you win the compensation you deserve.
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