Louisiana Offshore Injury Lawyer
Working offshore can be very dangerous. Louisiana seaman attorney, Joseph R. Joy, has been practicing law for over 30 years and has first hand experience working offshore. Attorney Joy worked on vessels for several years while going through law school. He understands that offshore work is very labor intensive and that individuals can easily get injured on the job. Mr. Joy will ensure that you and your employer understand the limits for lifting enforced by the Jones Act.
Although a back injury is the most common injury Mr. Joy’s clients have suffered, he also represents workers who sustained injuries such as amputation, severe burns, groin injuries, and other major injuries. He represents clients injured offshore while on a boat or vessel, oil rig, helicopter, jack up rig, or barge. Contact Louisiana offshore injury attorney Joseph R. Joy for a FREE case evaluation.
Boat Accidents and Injuries - An Overview
According to the United States Coast Guard in 2002, more than 12.5 million boats and personal watercraft (PWC) were registered in the United States. In particular, the use of personal watercraft, such as Jet-Skis and other brands, has exploded since the '90s. Not surprisingly, the United States Coast Guard also reports that each year there are more than 8,000 boating accidents that result in more than 4,000 serious injuries and 800 deaths.
If you have suffered an injury on a boat, while boating or while engaged in other water sport activities, you should consult a personal injury
attorney
who has experience handling such claims as soon as possible after the accident. The laws that apply to injuries that occur on and around the water are complex and there are several questions that must be analyzed in order to correctly to determine the value of a boating injury claim. For example, does state negligence law, federal maritime law or both control the claim and the amount of damages that can be recovered? Who is the responsible party? Is the cause of action against the owner for negligent operation? Did the vessel malfunction creating an actionable product liability claim against the manufacturer, as with personal watercraft? Consult with an experienced attorney.
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The Jones Act
If the person injured on or around a boat or water falls within the legal definition of "seaman" special protection may be available under the Jones Act. The Jones Act has special rules that protect seaman and make recovery of certain damages and benefits easier. In order to fully understand the Jones Act and its benefits, a maritime law attorney can help you understand the special terminology it uses.
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Maritime Law
Maritime law, often called admiralty law, is a set of legal rules and practices governing the business of employment and transportation of people and goods over or near navigable waters.
Before discussing the types of activities subject to maritime law and the special remedies available to people who make their living on the seas, it's important to first consult an
attorney
to help you understand what conditions must be met to trigger maritime law.
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