Compensation for Injured Seamen
Typically, an injured worker's only recourse is to seek worker's compensation. However, Jones Act seamen are able to file lawsuits against their employers in workplace injury cases. This is beneficial, because it allows the victim to obtain more compensation than would be provided through workers' compensation.
Get Gordon! Get a Lawyer Who Knows Jones Act Claims.
Trial lawyer Gordon McKernan and the McKernan Law Firm in Baton Rouge and Lafayette have represented maritime accident victims in Jones Act claims and other types of claims for more than 20 years. We have won numerous multimillion-dollar recoveries for accident victims, thanks to our willingness to go to trial when our opponent does not want to do what is right. Contact us online or by phone at 877-247-3310 to learn more about what we can do for you.
Are You a Jones Act Seaman?
Not everyone who suffers serious injuries in an offshore or maritime accident qualifies to file a Jones Act claim. To be considered a Jones Act seaman, you must spend a significant amount of time working aboard a vessel of some sort, such as a cargo ship, a tugboat or even an offshore oil platform. If you qualify as a Jones Act seaman, you have greater rights than a non-seaman, the most important being the ability to sue your employer directly.
Our Louisiana attorneys can assist you in suing your employer for injuries suffered in any type of maritime work accident, from slip-and-fall accidents on the ship's deck to broken bones suffered after being hit by falling or mishandled cargo.
Proven Baton Rouge Maritime Accident Attorneys
For more than 20 years, Gordon McKernan and the McKernan Law Firm have been dedicated to maximizing compensation for accident victims. We are ready to help you. Our attorneys offer a free consultation, and there are no fees whatsoever unless we recover compensation. Contact us online or call 877-247-3310 to speak with a Baton Rouge personal injury lawyer.
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