Jones Act Lawyer
Any maritime injury or injury at sea for a worker who works aboard a floating vessel should be reviewed for possible coverage under the Jones Act by a maritime attorney. Any maritime worker injured while covered by the Jones Act is often entitled to make a much larger claim than someone injured while covered by regular worker’s compensation law.
A qualified Jones Act attorney should direct an injured seaman to all available avenues of recovery, including the employer, the vessel’s owner and possibly against a third party contractor. As with any claim for compensation for a work related maritime injury (whether at sea or on inland waters), there is a time limit on when the claim must be filed. Your specialized Jones Act lawyer will conduct a thorough review of the claim and collect evidence necessary to prove the required negligence to affect recovery.
Due to the legal complexities involved and the serious injuries typically sustained at sea, you want to be confident that the Jones Act & Maritime attorney you hire is committed to a successful outcome for you. After a consultation with our lawyers from Burwell Nebout, our personal commitment and aggressive representation of each and every client will be evident. The Jones Act& Maritime lawyers with Burwell Nebout have a successful history of supporting and representing maritime workers in job related injury claims.
BP Oil Spill
On April 20th 2010 and industrial explosion on a BP operated oil rig left eleven workers dead while injuring others. Now that the explosion destroyed the oil well below it continues to spew oil into the ocean causing major environmental damage. Thousands of people are working together in the cleanup effort as vessels are skimming the waters. It's only a matter of time before more injuries occur due to this catastrophe. The long term health effects cannot be ignored as everyone involved in the cleanup is so close the the crude oil and the lowered air quality it brings along.
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What is Maritime Law and Jones Act?
Under Maritime law, The Jones Act permits injured seamen to seek compensation for injuries resulting from the negligence of their employers or co-workers during the course of their employment on a vessel. Offshore work can be very dangerous and The Jones Act reflects that reality of maritime work.
About Our Law Firm
Since 1970, the law firm of Burwell Nebout Trial Lawyers has successfully represented thousands of injured Texans in virtually every type of personal injury matter. We have earned the trust of our clients by representing people – not insurance companies. We have earned the moniker as “The Texas Trial Lawyers on your side!” for a reason; our aggressive representation of clients throughout the state of Texas. Learn More
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