Gonzales and New Orleans Maritime Attorney
Maritime and offshore platform injury law is very specialized and complex. The level of effort and expertise needed to successfully prosecute a personal injury case under the Jones Act or Maritime Law is something only an experienced and committed maritime or platform injury attorney can provide. At Gordon R. Crawford & Associates, we have experienced Maritime Lawyers in Gonzales, LA who are ready to take your case.
How a Gonzales Louisiana offshore injury lawyer can help
As an offshore injury lawyer in Gonzales with many years of experience, I am qualified to provide specific legal help with injuries sustained on offshore platforms, drilling rigs and oil rig accidents, and vessels.
Due to the dangers of working in maritime transportation or the Louisiana oil field, the injuries that result are often serious and disabling. Injured workers need to file personal injury claims and lawsuits within one year of the date of injury. After that deadline passes you lose the right to sue for compensation, so seek immediate help from a competent Gonzales Louisiana personal injury attorney.
Jones Act claims
Under a federal law known as the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. §688), a worker who is a member of a crew of either traditional or non-traditional vessels, such as floating and drilling rigs and spud barges, has a right to assert a claim for personal injury damages arising from a negligent act by his employer or co-workers.
Under the Jones Act, injured crewmembers and seamen can recover damages for personal injuries, including pain and suffering, disability, and loss of enjoyment of life. If employer negligence played any part in causing the injury, that employer is liable for the injuries.
Gonzales and New Orleans Louisiana Offshore Platform Injury Claims
According to the U.S. Supreme Court, the law of the adjoining state governs workers injured while working on a fixed offshore platform that is attached to the ocean bottom. Therefore, offshore platforms and tension-leg platforms located off the coast of Louisiana are considered artificial islands governed by Louisiana law.
Under federal and state law, an injured worker has a right to assert a claim against an individual or company other than his or her employer provided that they are guilty of negligence and at fault in causing the injuries.
If you have an offshore platform injury claim in Baton Rogue, Gonzales or New Orleans, Louisiana, contact the experienced Louisiana Maritime Lawyers at our office. At Gordon R. Crawford & Associates, our Maritime Attorneys in Ascension Parish offer Free Consultation to clients. Call (225) 228-3450 to discuss your case with the Maritime Lawyers in Ascension Parish at our office so you can get the compensation for your injuries.
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