What Damages Can I Recover Under the Jones Act?
Over $1 Billion Recovered for Maritime Accident Victims. We are proud to have a reputation for aggressively fighting for the rights of injured workers.
Lambert Zainey has obtained recoveries from a long list of maritime companies, including some of the biggest names in the industry.
What Can I Recover As An Injured Maritime Worker?
General Maritime Law has always provided basic rights to seamen, including the right to recover for personal injury caused by the unseaworthiness of a vessel and the right to maintenance and cure payments for crew members injured or becoming ill while in service to the vessel. The Jones Act added additional causes of action and recoverable damages to General Maritime law, for maritime workers qualifying as “seamen.”
Maintenance and cure provides the injured or ill seaman with the following benefits, regardless of any fault:
Learn more about maintenance and cure.
The Jones Act and General Maritime Law also provide the potential for the injured seaman to recover for the following types of damages:
Additionally, if the seaman was killed, his family may be able to recover compensation for loss of support, services, nurturing, training and education in a wrongful death claim.
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Over $1 Billion Recovered for Maritime Accident Victims
Oil storage tank rupture at the Murphy Oil USA refinery in Chalmette, LA. The fastest class certification and resolution of a case of its type and magnitude to date.
Arco cryogenic platform explosion caused by improper cold cut of Southern Natural Gas pipeline. Settlement for the injured and deceased in approximately twelve months.
How An Experienced Jones Act Lawyer Can Help
The New Orleans Jones Act attorneys at Lambert Zainey believe maritime employees deserve a safe working environment and reasonable compensation when injuries occur. When your employer fails to hold to this standard, our personal injury attorneys will work hard to get the Jones Act damages you are entitled to. Contact us today to discuss your case in a free, confidential consultation.
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