Working offshore comes with a fair share of risk. From handling large equipment and heavy loads to working in difficult conditions at sea, seamen are often exposed to the risk of serious injury. While many claim that these risks simply come with the job, that does not mean that seamen are individually responsible for paying medical bills and covering other losses after an accident.
At Ben Bowden, P.C., we represent offshore workers, onshore workers, and seamen who have been injured on the job seek compensation for their injuries. If you have been injured in an accident, we can do the same for you. Contact our law firm today to discuss your injuries and learn more about your right to compensation.
The Jones Act is a regulation enacted to support American Marine and protect sailors and other seamen injured while working offshore. Before the Jones Act, crew members and sailors injured at sea had a difficult time seeking compensation from their employers for accident related injuries. The enactment of the Jones Act allowed seamen injured during their employment to file lawsuits against their employers for accidents caused by the employer’s negligence.
We recognize that many of our clients are hard-working, loyal employees. Many of them hope to return to work once they have fully recovered from their injuries. Our job is not to punish an employer, but to assist workers in getting the compensation they need to support themselves and their families.
Whether you have been injured while on a fishing boat, tugboat, or jack-up oil rig, you will need a Gulfport Jones Act attorney to help you with the process. While your employer may offer to take care of you during your recovery, your interests and your employer’s interests may not be the same. At Ben Bowden, P.C., we can help you navigate the claims process against your employer so that you get the money that you and your family deserve.
Vessel owners and employers are required to provide safe working conditions for their employees. When they fail to do so, and this failure causes an injury, vessel owners and employers can be held liable for any resulting damages.
As stated above, the Jones Act provides a way for employees to seek damages, or financial compensation, from their employers when injured at sea. This area of law can be quite complex, and a number of factors can determine the outcome of a case. It is important to work with an attorney who has experience with claims under the Jones Act and has handled cases similar to your own case.
Every case is different, and the outcome of your case will depend on the specific facts and circumstances that lead to your injury. At Ben Bowden, P.C., our Jones Act attorneys have the experience and skills that your case requires. We encourage you to contact our office to discuss your case with an attorney, and determine whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation under the Jones Act.
At Ben Bowden, PC, we understand just how important your work is to you and your family. We know just how devastating an injury can be, and the financial impact it can have on your household. That is why we have dedicated our careers to helping clients just like you get the compensation they need to protect their home and livelihood. When you need a law firm that has your best interests in mind, and will go above and beyond to fight for you in court, Ben Bowden, P.C. is here to help. Contact us online or give us a call today to schedule a consultation with an attorney.
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