Do you work aboard a floating vessel? Have you sustained an injury? If so, then you should call me now and tell me your story. You could possibly be covered under the Jones Act. Any maritime worker injured while covered by the Jones Act is often entitled to make a much larger claim than someone injured while covered by regular Workers' Compensation laws.

If you have been injured in any sort of maritime work (on a boat, vessel, oil rig, ship, helicopter, barge, scow, dredge, or dock) you will need a skilled, tough lawyer to evaluate, research and handle your case. Jones Act job injuries are distinctly different from "Workers Compensation" injuries and Longshore Compensation injuries. If you work on a ship, boat, barge, fishing boat, or any vessel, or your job is related to the activities of boats or ships, you may very well be covered by the Jones Act. If you work on an offshore drilling rig you are most likely covered by the Jones Act.

If you work anywhere in the water or near the water, you might be covered by the Jones Act. Workers who previously were classified under the Longshore Harbor Workers Act may now be covered by the Jones Act.

Due to the legal complexities involved and the serious injuries typically sustained at sea, you want to be confident that the Jones Act & Maritime offshore injury lawyer you hire is committed to a successful outcome for you. If you’re a maritime worker and sustained a personal injury offshore, call me now for a free consultation.

Do not assume that you are (or aren't) covered by Workers' Compensation, Longshore Compensation or any other law until you talk to me. Do not listen to anyone who may talk to you about your rights or the law - except for an experienced Jones Act attorney - an offshore injury lawyer.

Keep in mind that the benefits and protections provided under each of the various laws mentioned above are very different -- the Jones Act generally provides much more generous coverage than the LHWCA. It is crucial that a seasoned offshore injury lawyer carefully analyze the facts of your case to determine which laws apply, and move forward accordingly. I am absolutely committed to doing just that. Give me a call. The consultation is free of charge.