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Maritime, Offshore & River Accidents
Many personal injuries can result from maritime accidents, offshore accidents and river accidents or collisions. At Davis & Crump we have extensive expertise regarding maritime accidents, including the requirements of the Jones Act.
The Jones Act is an Act of Congress that governs the liability of vessel operators and marine employers for the work-related injury or death of an employee. The Act provides an injured maritime employee with a remedy under maritime law against employers for injuries arising from negligent acts of the employer or co-workers during the course of employment on a vessel. In order to have a Jones Act claim, a worker must prove some negligence or fault on the part of the vessel's owners, operators, officers, and/or fellow employees or by reason of any defect in the vessel, its gear, tackle, or equipment.
An injured worker under the Jones Act lawsuit or claim can seek to recover the following legal damages:
- Past Loss Income
- Future Wage Loss
- Past and Future Medical Expenses
- Past and Future Pain, Suffering, Disfigurement and Mental Anguish
Offshore and river employees working aboard vessels and rigs have special rights under maritime law and the Jones Act. We can help clients who have done qualifying work on vessels receive what they are entitled to by law.
Please contact us at 1-800-277-0300 or send us an email at info@daviscrump.com if you have a question about maritime law or an offshore accident.
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