WHO IS A JONES ACT SEAMAN?

Maritime and Offshore Injury Attorney in New Orleans, LA

If you work on the Gulf Coast, at sea or river vessel, you may qualify as a seaman. As a seaman, if you are injured at work, you may qualify as a seaman under the Jones Act and can sue your employer for injuries sustained by their negligence or by the unfitness of your vessel or movable oil rig. To help you navigate the complex legal waters of these situations, come to Strauss and King to speak with a maritime attorney.
Why an Offshore Injury or Maritime Attorney?
An offshore injury attorney, or maritime attorney, specializes in injuries that occur offshore or in the river. Injuries that occur under these circumstances come under different laws (the Jones Act) than land based injuries.

We understand the difficulties of maritime law and the variety of different legal statuses that apply to individuals who work offshore. 

The Jones Act covers most crewmembers of waterborne vessels, including:
  • Movable vessels like Jack Up Rigs
  • Semi-submersible vessels, tugboats etc.
If you don’t qualify as a seaman under the Jones Act, maritime law still covers you under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. This act often covers individuals such as:
  • Welders
  • Laborers
Other non-seafaring workers may have legal remedies for their injuries.
Why Us?
Our firm is licensed in every state that lines the Gulf Coast, including:
  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • Texas
  • Alabama
  • Florida
With our cross-state certification, we can oversee your case from start to finish, no matter where the state lines are. We use this interstate access to ensure that your case gets the best treatment it can.

We communicate clearly with you throughout the process so that you always understand the situation at hand and your legal rights.

Discover justice today with an offshore injury attorney from Strauss and King. Call (504) 523-0033 to schedule your free consultation with a maritime attorney in New Orleans, LA.
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