What Are My Rights If I Have Been Injured Offshore?
Over $1 Billion Recovered for Maritime Accident Victims. We are proud to have a reputation for aggressively fighting for the rights of injured workers.
Know Your Rights
The right to an attorney
Not only do you have the right to retain an offshore injury lawyer, it is in your best interest to do so as soon as possible after an injury. Lambert Zainey’s maritime attorneys work on a contingency basis, meaning we don’t get paid until you do. There is no up-front cost for our services.
The right to independent medical care
Some companies will encourage injured offshore workers to see company-affiliated medical practitioners. However, it is your legal right to go to the doctor or hospital of your choosing.
The right to have medical bills paid
When you are injured in an offshore accident, you have the right to compensation for medical bills that resulted from negligence on the part of your employer or another worker. In some cases, such as for employees who qualify under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, negligence is not necessary to have your medical bills covered.
The right to not talk
Many employers will try to get you to admit fault, sign documents that waive the company’s liability, or get you to agree to a quick settlement. Oftentimes, these settlements are much lower than what the law says you are entitled to. As an injured offshore worker, it is your right to not discuss your claim with your boss, the company’s attorneys, insurance adjusters or other company representatives.
The right to recover
Pushing for a quick return to work is another tactic we see in offshore injury cases. Workers who are seriously injured may be encouraged to return to the job before they are fully healed. They may offer to put you on light duty, or threaten you with the loss of your job if you don’t return to work when they demand it. It is your legal right to recover and heal under the care of your doctor, and not return to work until your physician has released you for duty.
Lambert Zainey has obtained recoveries from a long list of maritime companies, including some of the biggest names in the industry.
Let Our Offshore Injury Attorneys Defend Your Rights
The New Orleans offshore accident attorneys at Lambert Zainey have been aggressively defending maritime workers’ rights for more than 35 years. We can help you, too. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn more about your rights as an injured offshore worker.
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