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Offshore injury lawyers provide professional, aggressive representation to individuals injured while working in the maritime industry.
While employees in a number of industries are protected, in the event of an injury, via worker's compensation lawyers, for maritime employees, the Jones Act is a complicated law that:
In most cases, settlements awarded via the Jones Act are larger than those allotted according to worker's compensation laws.
Given the complexity of the Jones Act, it's essential that injured maritime workers meet with an experienced offshore injury lawyer to learn more about their legal rights and get the knowledgeable representation they need to secure compensation.
To recover compensation for damages via the Jones Act, an injured maritime employee:
Maritime workers typically covered by the Jones Act include (but aren't limited to):
Typically, such maritime workers can receive Jones Act benefits following injuries such as:
The following offshore injury statistics were compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard for the year of 2008:
It is essential for injured maritime workers to meet with an offshore injury lawyer as quickly as possible following an injury so none of the evidence is lost. An experienced attorney will gather the information needed to prove the cause and severity of the injury which will help ensure the best possible outcome.
If you or someone you love has been injured at sea, contact us today and speak with one of our experienced offshore attorneys today.
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