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    Maritime workers have very dangerous jobs and they need to feel protected when an accident occurs while they are on duty. A maritime injury lawyer specializes in maritime law, including the Jones Act, DOHSA, and LHWCA. These lawyers can also help those who sustained injuries in maritime accidents. Maritime law is a body of laws, conventions, and treaties; it also helps protect workers who become injured while offshore. If you have sustained an injury during an accident at sea, contact a maritime injury lawyer for professional legal assistance. There’s a lot to breakdown; read below to get a better idea.

    What is the Jones Act?

    The Jones Act is a federal law that was signed into law in 1920 and promotes water transportation of cargo between U.S. ports to ships that are U.S. owned, U.S. crewed, U.S. registered, and U.S. built. It was justified on the grounds of national security and was meant to bolster the U.S. maritime industry. The Act, in this case, protects injured maritime and offshore workers. As an injured seaman, it’s crucial to seek out lawyers who understand the Jones Act and other aspects of maritime law to get your claim.

    Common Types of Maritime Accidents

    There are various types of maritime accidents that can occur but the most common types are:

    Jack-up Rig Accidents

    When you work on rigs, you can face accidents such as collapses, fire, explosions, high-powered moving parts, and collapses.

    Tugboat Accidents

    The busiest maritime vessels are the tugboats, and they come in three types; harbor, seagoing, and river. The accidents associated with these boats include mechanical breakdowns, capsizing, hazards on board, collision with other vessels, and loss of power.

    Helicopter Transportation Accidents

    One factor that comes to play concerning helicopter accidents is the weather. Helicopter accidents may also happen due to mechanical failure, and poor maintenance.

    Dredge Accidents

    Most accidents associated here are drowning and slip-ups. Statistics show that people are five times more likely to experience an accident when working in the maritime field. However, some accidents are still preventable. All employers need to ensure the protection of their workers by providing a safe workplace, especially if they are working offshore.

    Maintenance and Cure

    The Jones Act ensures that those who work at sea and get injured in their duty, are entitled to benefits that will cover their medical bills and their living expenses. When you work offshore, there are a few things to note about maintenance and cure:

    • The employer doesn’t necessarily need to be at fault to receive maintenance and cure
    • Even if you caused your own injury, you can still file a claim
    • Until you are fully recovered from the accident, you are entitled to continue collecting maintenance and cure benefits.

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      How a Corpus Christi Maritime Injury Lawyer Can Help

      As a maritime worker, an injury can happen when you least expect it, and you need to know what to do about it. You can get in touch with a Corpus Christi maritime injury lawyer for a free consultation and zero fees unless we win the case.  We are experts in maritime law and have represented clients in accidents in Corpus Christi, TX among other areas. Our team of attorneys has years of experience litigating maritime cases and will work tirelessly to get the compensation you deserve. We understand the unique challenges of maritime law, and we will do everything in our power to help you receive the justice you deserveContact us today to get an idea of your rights and legal standing after a maritime injury.

      Practice Areas We Handle

      Our experienced Houston personal injury attorneys want to understand your unique situation so we can provide legal guidance that will help you obtain a favorable result. We have experience handling a wide variety of personal injury cases. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation, contact us today! You don’t pay us unless we win your case.

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