Lake Charles Maritime Injury and Jones Act Attorney
Many maritime injury claims are governed by the Jones Act or General Maritime Law, a special body of laws dealing with injuries to those who work offshore or on inland waters or who are injured on the high seas. At Baggett, McCall, Burgess, Watson & Gaughan, we are experienced in maritime injury claims on behalf of seamen or fishermen, oil rig workers, passengers aboard ships, roughnecks, drillers, deck hands and crew.
The results in your case will vary depending on legal classifications such as “vessel,” “seaman,” and “offshore.” Our attorneys will handle your case in a way that targets optimal results. Contact us to protect your rights in a Jones Act claim.
A legal team that understands the industry and the law
Our firm understands that our clients work in some of the workplace’s most dangerous occupations. Every hour and every minute of the workday, oil rig workers, and seamen put themselves at risk. While there are laws in place to protect the safety of workers, it is important to work with an attorney who knows how to employ those laws to your benefit. For more information about a maritime injury, offshore or inland oil rig accident, or a Jones Act claim, please contact us for an immediate free consultation.
General Maritime or Jones Act claims involve injuries resulting from accidents on navigable waters and associated facilities. We have experience in cases involving:
- Loading vessels
- Offshore oil rig accidents
- Riverboat, tugboat, Pilot vessel employees
- Death on the high seas
- Private vessel and boating accidents
- Work platform injuries
- Inland and Offshore Work boat and Crew boat injuries
- Inland and Offshore Barge cases
Work-related accidents and Jones Act Claims
If you were injured in a work-related accident, you may be entitled to compensation beyond workers’ compensation. The Jones Act offers specific protections to seamen and other workers on the high seas.
Investigations and evidence preservation
We will begin an immediate investigation in your case or claim, working with industry experts who will collect and preserve all necessary evidence relevant to your case. It is important that you contact an attorney as soon as possible to increase the chances of a successful resolution to your claim. Our attorneys can effectively assert your rights because of their understanding of maritime law and Jones Act claims.
Wrongful death on the high seas
Wrongful death claims under the general maritime law, the Jones Act and the Death on the High Seas Act, require the assistance of a skilled and experienced attorney who knows how to effectively handle your case and maximize your compensation. Our attorneys will take a comprehensive approach, remaining mindful of your family’s immediate and future needs.
Contact Baggett, McCall, Burgess, Watson & Gaughan in Lake Charles, Louisiana, for a free consultation or call 337-478-8888 or our toll-free number 1-800-256-1137 now to speak directly with an experienced maritime injury, wrongful death and Jones Act claims lawyer. We will help you put your life back together. Choose your lawyer carefully.
