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Offshore attorneys are personal injury lawyers who focus much of their career on representing individuals injured while working in a maritime occupation.
While employees in various professions are protected under and compensated via worker's compensation laws, for maritime workers, the Jones Act:
Like worker's compensation laws, the Jones Act is complicated. As a result, it's essential that injured maritime workers meet with an experienced offshore attorney (once their health is stable) to learn more about their legal rights and win the settlements they deserve.
Also referred to as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, the Jones Act protects individuals who spend at least 30 percent of their working time in the service of a sea vessel. Such workers commonly include:
When such maritime workers are injured on the job, they can recover compensation for their injuries if they can prove that:
Depending on the nature and severity of the injuries sustained, offshore attorneys can help injured maritime employees win compensation for their:
Injuries for which maritime workers can be covered may include:
Should a maritime employee be killed on-the-job, families will be entitled to death benefits, which typically include compensation for funeral and burial costs and unpaid medical bills.
Immediately following a work-related injury, it's crucial that maritime employees seek emergency medical care to prevent further health complications. Once their health is stable, it's also essential that injured maritime workers meet with an experienced offshore attorney to:
To encourage injured parties to seek the settlements they deserve, offshore lawyers offer initial consultations for free and will delay payment for their services until (or unless) a settlement or court award is reached.
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 injury lawyer who will evaluate your situation and fight t protect your rights.
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