Barges are huge boats with flat bottoms designed to carry cargo along waterways.
Unlike local or state personal injury laws, your barge accident lawsuit might be governed by the Jones Act. The Legal Information Institute (LII) states that this legislation identifies Louisiana as a “major shipyard state” that is a primary port in the nation’s maritime industry. Similar to traditional workers’ compensation insurance, the Jones Act compensates injured maritime workers.
Our team is familiar with this law and can help you leverage it when seeking financial recovery. With our guidance, you might be able to collect recoverable damages, including:
- Current and anticipated medical expenses
- Current and anticipated loss of wages
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
You do not have to navigate the Jones Act on your own. Our team might be able to help you calculate your financial expenses and losses and assign a value to your case against your employer for negligence. When we represent you, we may also help you explore additional laws that impact your right to financial recovery. If the Jones Act does not apply to your case, an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer can help you recover the money you need.



























