If you are an offshore worker in Lafayette and you’ve been injured due to acts of carelessness and negligence, you may be looking for a way to be compensated for your injuries. Offshore workers operate under different laws than those on land.
The Jones Act and Its Effect on Your Claim
The Jones Act is a law established in 1920 that provides support for The United States Merchant Marine for both commercial and military purposes. Most notable here is that it also allows maritime workers who are injured on the job to file a personal injury suit against their employers or other negligent parties.
This act is to the benefit of maritime workers, who do not get normal workers’ compensation benefits. This allows them to still be compensated for their injuries and works in tandem with the LHWCA.


