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Alabama Offshore Injury Lawyer

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If you’ve been working in the maritime industry for any length of time, then you know that even if you do your job perfectly, there is no guarantee that you will be protected from the inherent danger of maritime work.

Before you make any statement to an insurance adjuster or sign any agreement about an injury, however, it’s best to talk to seasoned maritime attorneys like The Maritime Injury Law who have handled offshore accident cases throughout Alabama.

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George represented me when I got injured working on a tow boat. The company was playing pretty rough with me, but George was able to get them to provide my medical care and got me a large settlement. If you work on boats, like I do, I recommend George Vourvoulias if you are looking for a lawyer who knows maritime law.
~ Curtis Watson, Lead Deckhand

Steps to take after an offshore injury in Alabama

If you have suffered from a maritime injury, it’s important to act fast.

Offshore workers only have a small window of opportunity to receive the fair compensation they deserve for any maritime injuries.

To help you get the proper compensation you deserve, here are a few steps to keep in mind after you suffer an offshore injury:

  • Fill out an injury report and document what happened as close to the time the accident happened as possible honestly and completely. Make sure it describes any factors creating an unsafe workplace (i.e., darkness, slipperiness, negligence of a co-worker, insufficient or defective equipment, insufficient manpower, unsafe procedures, or anything else).
  • Do not talk to an insurance representative without speaking to your Alabama offshore injury lawyer first.
  • Seek medical attention as soon as possible. Some injuries can lie beneath the surface undetected at first. If available, try to use your own physician for the examination.

Protections for Alabama offshore workers:

You might have heard about the extensive protections for seamen guaranteed by The Jones Act, among other laws. Their rights are to be jealously protected, just like the court protects the rights of children and widows.

In fact, the protections afforded to you under maritime law are even better than workers’ compensation.

As an offshore worker, you are entitled to full compensation for your workplace injuries under U.S. maritime law, and a maritime lawyer with experience in offshore injuries can help you make sure you get what you deserve.

What types of injuries and illnesses are protected?

There are many different types of workplace injuries that can entitle offshore workers in Louisiana to compensation, including:
  • Slip and falls
  • Falling overboard
  • Repetitive use injuries
  • Falling or shifting cargo
  • Poorly secured equipment
  • Chemical burns
  • Head injuries
  • Explosions
These liabilities can also apply to illnesses when caused, contributed to, or aggravated by negligence or unseaworthiness, or that manifest themselves while the crewmember was in the service of the ship.

These illnesses could include:

  • Heart disease
  • Hearing loss
  • Food or water poisoning
  • Arthritis
  • Tuberculosis
  • Pneumonia
  • Lead poisoning
  • Dermatitis
  • Asbestosis

How Can an Alabama Maritime Injury Law Firm Help With My Case?

It’s true that maritime workers have more legal protection than workers in almost any other industry, including the right to maintenance and cure.

However, more than likely, your employer is going to do everything in their power to deny you the compensation you are legally owed.

That’s why you need a seasoned maritime lawyer to represent you and fight to make sure your rights as a seamen are respected.

Our legal team at the Maritime Injury Law Firm can help you:

  • Understanding the ins and outs of maritime law as it relates to your offshore injury
  • Gathering evidence for your case
  • Dealing with your employer and their insurer
  • Filing a lawsuit and representing you in court
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