Need Legal Help?
Start Here for a Free Case Review!
Offshore Lawyers
Find a Lawyer in Your State
Call Today: (888) 327-5215
Submit your Offshore Lawyers claim details for a free, no obligation case review
Get Started:
Offshore Lawyers
Also referred to as Jones Act lawyers, offshore lawyers are personal injury attorneys who primarily represent injured maritime workers. Distinct from worker's compensation laws, the Jones Act includes a body of complicated law meant to specifically protect individuals who work on ships, oil rigs and other sea vessels.
Maritime workers include (but aren't limited to):
- cruise ship employees
- dock workers
- ferry workers
- fishermen and crabbers
- longshoremen
- oil workers
- seamen and officers
- technicians, electricians and engineers who work aboard sea vessels
- tug and barge hands
In most cases, individuals have to spend at least 30 percent of their time in service of a vessel to qualify for protection under the Jones Act. The Jones Act may also be referred to as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920.
Worker's Compensation versus the Jones Act
Worker's compensation refers to insurance that employers carry to protect employees in the event they are injured on the job. 
While worker's compensation laws vary from state to state, in most cases, settlements awarded via worker's compensation are typically small, as they only cover the cost of medical bills and lost wages.
In contrast, awards provided under the Jones Act law tend to:
- be larger than those provided under worker's compensation
- cover pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages and impaired quality of life
Before filing worker's compensation claim, be sure to talk to an experienced offshore lawyer to see if you qualify for larger compensation amounts via the Jones Act.
How the Jones Act Works: Recovering Compensation for Jones Act Injuries
For a maritime worker to qualify for compensation via the Jones Act, (s)he has to prove that the negligence or recklessness of a vessel's owner, captain and/or crew was responsible for his or her injury.
Offshore lawyers regularly recover compensation for the following types of maritime injuries:
- back and neck injuries
- burns
- crushing injuries
- disfigurement
- falls (including those resulting from slippery surfaces, collapse of structures, faulty equipment, etc.)
- fractures
- loss of limbs
- permanent disabilities
- traumatic brain injury
Following a Maritime Injury: Meeting with an Offshore Lawyer
It is essential that an injured seaman consult an offshore lawyer immediately following his/her injury to ensure the best possible outcome for the case.
Injured maritime workers can recover compensation for damages including but not limited to:
- costly hospital bills
- ongoing treatment costs
- lost wages, inability to work
- permanent disabilities
- future costs of living
- emotional pain and suffering
Have you or a loved one been injured while working in the maritime industry? If so, contact us today to talk to an experienced offshore attorney who will evaluate your claim and help you recover the compensation you need to get your life back in order.
Offshore Injury Lawyers in U.S. Cities
- Alabama Offshore Injury Lawyer
- Louisiana Offshore Injury Lawyer
- Texas Offshore Injury Lawyer
- Mississippi Offshore Injury Lawyer
Other Areas of Law
- Admiralty Laws |
- Aviation Law |
- Bad Faith Insurance |
- Bankruptcy |
- Benzene |
- Birth Defects |
- Bosentan |
- Cerebral Palsy |
- CIGNA Insurance Company |
- Coal Ash |
- Consumer Fraud |
- Contract Law |
- Defective Hip Implants |
- Dioxin |
- Disability Discrimination |
- Discrimination |
- ERISA |
- Fair Labor Standards Act |
- FELA |
- Fluoride Bone Cancer |
- Jones Act Lawyers |
- Lead Exposure |
- Manganese |
- Maritime Law |
- Mesothelioma |
- Other Practice Areas |
- Nursing Home Abuse |
- Offshore Lawyers |
- BP Oil Spill |
- Pesticide Safety |
- PPH |
- Qui Tam Law |
- Racial Discrimination |
- Security Clearance Denial |
- Sexual Discrimination |
- Silicosis |
- Social Security Disability |
- Standard Insurance |
- Stock Fraud |
- SUV Rollover |
- Tardive Dyskinesia |
- Toxic Substance |
- Toxic Mold |
- Unum Group |
- Variable Annuities |
- Vinyl Chloride |
- Welding Rod |
- Whistleblower |
- Wood Dust Exposure |
- Workers Compensation Lawyer |
- Home
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Criminal Law
- Product Liability
- Defective Drugs
- Diseases
- Divorce
- Birth Defects
- Other Practice Areas
- Legal Resources
- Legal News
- Link to Us
- About Us
- Contact Us
- Privacy Policy
- Site Map
Copyright © 2001 - 2012 Online Lawyer Source | Legal Marketing Site Designed by eJustice
ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT—Thank you for your visit. The content published on this website was not written by medical professionals and should not, at any point, be mistaken for medical advice. Furthermore, the information on this site is intended for educational purposes only and should never interfere with a patient/site visitor and his or her healthcare provider. In addition, viewing the content on this website, requesting additional information, or transmitting information through a contact form should never be considered the formation of an attorney-client relationship. The material published on this site is general and may not apply to your specific circumstances. Every case comes with its own set of unique circumstances; past success discussed on this site does not guarantee future performance. Information found on this website should not be used as incentive to act without seeking counsel from a professional. For more information, please read our disclaimer.
