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Mississippi Maritime Injury Lawyer

Nationwide Representation.

It can be hard to find a law firm with the right qualifications and education necessary to take on maritime cases.

Many crew members injured offshore don’t know that they fall under a special classification under the law — one that has more protections than any other worker in the U.S. Unfortunately, insurance adjusters and even some employers try to take advantage of these injured workers and the fact that they don’t know about these protections. 

That’s where George comes in – George Vourvoulias of The Maritime Injury Law Firm, based in New Orleans, has a Master of Laws degree in Maritime Law, known as an LL.M., and has represented maritime workers throughout Mississippi for 20 years. 

You can read some of our maritime success stories here.

“If you need a maritime injury lawyer who knows his stuff, call George Vourvoulias. His plan worked and was able to get a settlement that covered me for the rest of my life since I cannot work on boats anymore."
~ Nate Dugan, Deckhand
“If you need a maritime injury lawyer who knows his stuff, call George Vourvoulias. His plan worked and he was able to get a settlement that covered me for the rest of my life since I cannot work on boats anymore."
~ Nate Dugan, Deckhand

Maritime Law in Mississippi protects the rights of offshore workers

If you are dealing with the aftermath of a maritime injury in Mississippi, here’s what you need to know.
1. Seamen and offshore workers in Mississippi qualify for protection under one of the following maritime laws:
  • The Jones Act, which entitles offshore workers to full compensation for their work-related injuries in addition to maintenance and cure;
  • The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA), which entitles families of offshore workers to compensation in the event of a work-related death; or
  • The Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, which entitles shipyard workers to financial compensation for their work-related injuries
2. Additionally, injured seamen and offshore workers may sue the owner of the vessel or the vessel itself for damages related to an unseaworthy condition.
3. Seamen and offshore workers may also sue their employer for damages related to the negligence of another member of the crew causing injury.
4. Lastly, seamen and offshore workers are entitled to periodic payments from their employer for any illness or injury sustained or manifested in service of the ship. These payments are known as “maintenance and cure.”

What is maintenance and cure?

Maintenance covers the cost of necessary expenses of the injured seaman, including:

Maintenance covers the cost of necessary expenses of the injured seaman, including:

  • Rent or mortgage
  • Utilities
  • Property taxes
  • Homeowner’s insurance
  • Food

Maintenance does not include telephone bills, internet, car payments, etc.

Cure is the term for the injured seaman's necessary medical expenses, as well as transportation for getting to and from the medical treatment.

Sometimes an employer refuses to pay enough for full maintenance and cure for their injured worker — or stops payments before the worker reaches what’s known as “maximum medical improvement.”

When that happens, it’s important to contact an experienced maritime injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Offshore injury in Mississippi?

The Maritime Injury Law Firm can help

With 20 years of experience with maritime injury cases throughout Mississippi, George knows the pressures placed upon crewmembers to work through injuries and illnesses — and how companies try to downplay those injuries and illnesses to trick workers into taking lowball settlements.

At The Maritime Injury Law Firm, we don’t just look at your current losses. We assess the future losses that you could sustain due to the long term effects of what you’re going through and help to make sure you still get the money you would have earned had you not been injured on the job.

Click or call to schedule a free and confidential consultation

Offshore injury in Mississippi?

The Maritime Injury Law Firm can help

George Vourvoulias does.

With 20 years of experience with maritime injury cases throughout Mississippi, George knows the pressures placed upon crewmembers to work through injuries and illnesses — and how companies try to downplay those injuries and illnesses to trick workers into taking lowball settlements.

At The Maritime Injury Law Firm, we don’t just look at your current losses. We assess the future losses that you could sustain due to the long term effects of what you’re going through and help to make sure you still get the money you would have earned had you not been injured on the job.

Click or call to schedule a free and confidential consultation

Schedule a free and confidential consultation with The Maritime Injury Law Firm today

We know how dangerous work in the maritime industry can be -- both in Mississippi and across the United States. That’s why we dedicate our experience and resources in maritime law to making sure that you receive the full compensation you deserve. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

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