George Vourvoulias does.
With 20 years of experience working maritime injury cases throughout Mississippi, George and The Maritime Injury Law Firm know the pressures placed upon crewmembers. He knows how companies try to downplay injuries and illnesses to trick workers into taking lowball settlements.
But with an attorney very familiar with the Jones Act and other maritime laws, you’lll realize just how much compensation you’re actually entitled to.
The Jones Act is a federal law that protects seamen, or workers who spend a significant amount of time working as a crewmember or a captain on a ship or boat in navigation.
Any negligence on the part of the employer/boat owner that causes or contributes to a crew member’s injury, however slight, is sufficient to base liability.
Under The Jones Act, the injured employee has the right to the following:
It’s extremely important to know that injured seamen do not need to prove employer negligence to receive maintenance and cure benefits under the Jones Act.
Due to the dangerous nature of the job, any injured worker can receive maintenance and cure benefits, regardless of what conditions led to their accident.
You may receive compensation for:
A Mississippi attorney with experience in maritime law will be able to help you navigate the legal process and give you advice to make decisions about your next steps.
Don’t just select any lawyer or attorney, though. Be sure to hire a Mississippi attorney and law firm that has experience in maritime injury and maritime law. The Maritime Injury Law Firm knows the ins and outs of this specific field of the law to help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact us today.
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