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Your personal injury lawyer can help you calculate your recoverable damages, which may include:

  • Medical Bills
  • Income Loss
  • Property Damage
  • Pain & Suffering
  • Emotional Distress
  • Lasting Disfigurement
Forest Hill Seaman Injury Lawyer

Were you or a loved one injured in a maritime accident? Recovering compensation for your injuries can be complex since the accident happened on the water. Personal injury cases on land are governed by a different set of laws. You do not have to handle this complex legal matter on your own. Our Forest Hill seaman injury lawyers will help you prove how your injuries happened and understand how you can get compensation.

At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we will review your case at no cost or obligation to you. We will investigate your accident and carefully document and assess your recoverable damages. Our attorneys will also handle the negotiation process. We handle all communication with the insurer and fight hard for the best possible outcome for your case.

Explore Your Compensation Options After a Seaman Injury Accident

Employment as a maritime worker carries unique and inherent dangers. If you or someone you love was injured as a seaman, we can help you recover compensation. Doing so can be a complex legal process. Our law firm will explain how your case will proceed, including the nuances of the settlement process.

In addition, our case assessment team will explain your personal injury case’s worth. We also ensure you understand the varying avenues injured seamen have for recovering damages.

Workers’ Compensation

You may qualify for benefits from the Longshore Harbor and Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). It protects the following injured maritime workers:

  • Longshoremen
  • Harbor workers
  • Vessel repairmen
  • Vessel loaders
  • Vessel builders

If one of these categories applies to you, our law firm will help you seek appropriate LHWCA compensation.

The Jones Act

If your role as a seaman means the majority of your work occurs onboard the vessel, you could be covered by the Jones Act. According to 46 USC § 30104, it allows you to pursue your employer for personal injury compensation. If a loved one was fatally injured as a seaman, it also allows your family to recover wrongful death damages.

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Damages Our Seaman Injury Lawyer in Forest Hill, LA, Can Request for You

From wet decks to constant motion to improperly maintained vessels, seamen can suffer serious, even life-threatening injuries. Commonly reported injuries include:

  • Accidental falls
  • Falling overboard
  • Overexertion
  • Broken bones
  • Head injuries
  • Hip injuries

Seamen also report injuries related to repetitive motion. Your healthcare provider will document your injuries. Our law firm will obtain copies of your medical records and bills to substantiate your case.

Medical Care

The medical care your injuries require can be costly and extensive. Our seaman injury lawyer in Forest Hill, LA, will obtain a written prognosis. Along with your medical bills, it will prove the current and future costs of your recovery.

Lost Wages

When you cannot work because of your injuries, you cannot earn. At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we work hard to recoup your lost wages. This includes all income losses from the time you are injured and throughout your recovery.

Pain and Suffering

When your injuries are significant enough, they can cause physical, mental, and emotional harm. Our law firm will request compensation for this negative impact on your overall health.

Wrongful Death Compensation

If your family lost a loved one in a seaman accident, you are entitled to recover the following damages:

  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Loss of financial contributions
  • Loss of domestic contributions
  • Loss of consortium and society

We will assess your damages and ensure the appropriate family members files a wrongful death action.

Our Legal Team Will Ensure All Appropriate Deadlines are Met

When you seek compensation after an accident, you could face numerous notification and filing deadlines. Our seaman injury attorney in Forest Hill, LA, will explain the following:

  • Louisiana’s workers’ comp filing and notification deadlines
  • The filing deadline that governs Jones Act cases
  • Louisiana’s personal injury statute of limitations
  • Louisiana’s wrongful death statute of limitations

Missing and required filing deadlines could place your case in jeopardy. In some cases, it could prevent you from recovering damages at all. With enough notification, our legal team will ensure all deadlines are met.

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The Benefits of Working With Our Seaman Injury Lawyers in Forest Hill, LA

When you trust our law firm with your injury case, we never stop fighting for you. To ensure your case meets all required legal parameters, we will:

  • Explain maritime, personal injury, workers’ comp, and insurance law
  • Ensure your case is assigned a fair and accurate monetary value
  • Compile, organize, and submit evidence that supports your case
  • Interview lay witnesses, coworkers, and expert maritime witnesses
  • Handle communication and negotiation with the insurance company

Your case is not likely to go to court. If it does, we prepare your evidence for the trial process and represent you in court. We handle your case with kindness and compassion from start to finish.

Recommendations From Previous Clients

At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we are committed to providing the best possible experience for every client we represent. Clients we have helped in the past leave the following testimonials about our law firm:

  • Michelle Graham: “I am so happy that I chose Laborde Earles as my attorneys. Mr. Earles is always available when I call…I totally trust him and I’m extremely satisfied with his experience and expertise. Thank you, Mr. Earles, for being more than an attorney to me.”
  • Ryan Fontenot: “They answer your questions directly, treat you as an equal, as a friend, are definitely affordable, and absolutely provide you with the reassurance and peace of mind that any great injury law firm should be known for. Thanks, Laborde Earles!”

Our legal team works hard to ensure your case gets the attention to detail you need and deserve.

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Contact Us for a Free Review of Your Seaman Injury Case

If you are a seaman in Forest Hill who was injured on the job, our seaman injury lawyer can help you seek financial compensation. We handle every detail of your case, from investigation to settlement negotiation. Contact our client-focused team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers to get started today.

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Maritime Injury FAQ:
How Is Maritime Law Different from Personal Injury Law? How Is Maritime Law Different from Personal Injury Law?

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Does Maritime Law Apply to Oil and Gas Workers? Does Maritime Law Apply to Oil and Gas Workers?

If you experienced an injury on an oil or gas rig, or if a loved one died while working offshore, maritime law applies to oil and gas workers. However, there can be exceptions. Workers in the

Why the Jones Act Is Important? Why the Jones Act Is Important?

The possibility of pursuing compensation for your maritime work injuries is why the Jones Act is important. Maritime careers are typically not afforded the same type of workers’ compensation

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