Neblett, Beard, & Arsenault - Louisiana Maritime Injury Lawyers
The jobs of Louisiana sailors, merchant marines, oil rig workers and longshoremen can be extremely dangerous. To protect the rights of these hard working individuals and the rights of their families, certain maritime laws have been put into place. These laws help to compensate for injuries sustained on boats, oil rigs or dockside. These laws include: the Jones Act, the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA), and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). The laws also cover unseaworthiness claims that apply to injuries caused by a vessel not fit to be on the water or an incompetent crew. Maritime law also protects the passengers of boats or other vessels.
The Lafayette maritime injury lawyers of Neblett, Beard, & Arsenault have successfully handled hundreds of
maritime law cases that have resulted in large settlements and verdicts. Our attorneys thoroughly understand
maritime law and the Jones Act.
Partners in our firm regularly teach at maritime seminars and have written numerous articles on the topic.
Maritime law protects both people who work on and near the water as well as passengers on ships. If you believe you have a claim or if you have any questions regarding accidents or injuries on the water, please contact Neblett, Beard, & Arsenault today for a free consultation.
- The Jones Act – The Jones Act was passed in direct response to the apparent dangers of working on open water. Under the Jones Act, crew members of a ship or vessel, inland river workers and offshore workers enjoy protection against accidents and negligence of their employers or fellow workers. The Act also allows them to seek compensation for injury or death resulting from faulty or defective vessels. Like all Louisiana personal injury claims, liability must be proven. The Baton Rouge law firm of Neblett, Beard, & Arsenault has nearly three decades of experience in handling injury cases. We work with only the best investigators who go to work quickly and know what to look for in maritime law cases.
- Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) – DOHSA is a federal law that allows the surviving family members the right to collect damages in the form of the deceased worker's future earnings. The incident that claimed the life of the worker must have been caused by an employer's negligence or because of an unseaworthy vessel. Also, the incident must occur within a marine league or three miles from the shore of any state or U.S. territory or dependent.
- Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) – This act covers dock workers and other maritime workers who are not covered by the Jones Act.
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a Louisiana maritime accident, you will need the services of an attorney who has experience dealing with the Jones Act, DOHSA and LHWCA laws. The personal injury lawyers of Neblett, Beard, & Arsenault have the experience and expertise in maritime law that you need to help protect your rights. We review all cases for free and we do not get paid unless we obtain compensation for you. Contact us today at 1-800-256-1050 or by filling out a quick and easy online form.
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