Porter & Guidry Law Firm
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Personal Injury

When Filing A Personal Injury Claim For An Offshore Injury That Occurred On The Job, What Steps Do I Need To Take?

Personal InjuryIf you have been injured offshore as a result of your work, you can trust the employer to do the right thing or, more likely, the insurance company, but most of the time, that’s not wise. There are significant pitfalls in the process of deciding what your benefits are, depending on where you are on the water or even off the water in terms of your employment status. For instance, if a person is working on a particular vessel as a crew member, then that individual would be declared to be a Jones Act seaman. The maritime law is applied in the United States and other jurisdictions, but here, it provides protections to a seaman. However, just because you’re on a boat doesn’t necessarily make you a seaman, so the question is, were you a member of the crew of that vessel? Suppose you were, for instance, being transported on a vessel to go on a platform for your employer because your employer has a contract to service the platform, and you’re being transported on the vessel. In that case, you’re not necessarily a Jones Act Seaman…Read More

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When you have been injured due to the negligence of another, we can help. We represent a wide range of clients from those suffering from an automobile accident to families who have lost someone due to medical malpractice.

No matter the injury you have sustained, we will represent you and get you the compensation you deserve.

Personal injury claims also pertain to emotional distress and suffering. If you have suffered emotionally from an accident or injury, we can file a claim for you. Call our office now for a FREE consultation.

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