Louisiana, home to many bodies of water, employs deckhands aboard its ships and barges. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a deckhand helps establish and maintain the safe operation of a water vessel by standing steering watches and repairing and maintaining on-deck equipment.
Comply with the Filing Deadline of the Jones Act
Every civil lawsuit, rather governed by local, state, or federal law, must comply with a filing deadline. Governed largely by the Jones Act, your maritime injury case also has a timeline that must be complied with. If the statute of limitations expires before you file your lawsuit, you may be left with no legal options for financial recovery because:
- You may not be permitted to file it at all
- It may be dismissed out of hand if it is filed
Complying with the statute of limitations starts with understanding it. According to 46 U.S.C. § 30106, you generally have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit for compensation. Do not let too much time go by before involving our team in your lawsuit. An Alexandria deckhand injury lawyer from our firm can file your case on time. Contact the personal injury team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers to get started today.

