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New Orleans Jones Act Lawyers

New Orleans Jones Act lawyers are available to provide legal representation and advice to maritime workers and others who are covered under the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 and related laws (together more commonly called the Jones Act). These lawyers are skilled in interpreting the very complex Jones Act case law and statutes on behalf of their injured clients.

Representing Jones Act Seamen

The Jones Act applies — generally — to persons who work aboard a seagoing vessel, or for a fleet, and those who contribute to the voyage of vessels. When someone who is considered covered by the Jones Act (i.e., a "Jones Act seaman") is injured while on the job or made ill by conditions at work, he or she may be qualified for compensation for the medical care and lost wages that are due to the injury.

Eligibility for Jones Act Remedies

However, many factors must be considered in the determination of whether an individual will be eligible for a Jones Act remedy, such as:

his or her job duties and the amount of time spent in those duties
the type of vessel involved in the injury
the worker's location when the injury occurred (i.e., distance from shore)
whether the worker's employer is considered a Jones Act employer
the responsibility of the employer and of the worker for the injury

The Jones Act and New Orleans

There is a significant need for Jones Act lawyers in the New Orleans area, in light of the many thousands of Jones Act seamen who work in the region. For example, the ports of New Orleans and South Louisiana together handle so much volume that they're the fourth-largest port system in the world. In addition, many oil rigs are offshore from New Orleans in the Gulf of Mexico, and approximately 85 miles southwest of New Orleans, ultra-large oil tankers come to port at the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port.

Talk with a New Orleans Jones Act Lawyer Today

If you were injured on the job and you think that you may be covered by the Jones Act, it's a good idea to discuss your circumstances with a knowledgeable Jones Act attorney and learn about your legal options. No matter what your case involves, you can get the answers you need — contact a New Orleans Jones Act attorney today.

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