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Compensation for Maritime Injury Cases

Working on the high seas is not for the faint of heart.  It is a challenging career that puts you in danger on a regular basis.  Heavy machinery, tackle, equipment and slippery decks, as well as treacherous weather and water conditions make maritime accidents inevitable.  If you are a seaman and have sustained a maritime injury, there is compensation available under a federal law known as the Jones Act.

Under the Jones Act, a maritime worker can pursue compensation for injuries caused by an offshore accident.  If there was any negligence on part of the vessel owner, captain or crewmembers, you may have a Jones Act claim.  An unseaworthy vessel, which could mean that a danger existed, could also entitle you to compensation.

Jones Act damages generally include pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, past and future lost wages, past and future medical expenses and other costs associated with the maritime injury. 

These types of cases can be complex, which is why you should contact a maritime injury lawyer following a maritime accident.  Also, there is a statute of limitations as to when you can file your Jones Act claim, so you need to take action immediately.  Contact Attorney Steve Lee for a free legal consultation at 713-921-4171 or 800-232-3711 today.