Here at The Maritime Injury Law Firm, we help offshore workers throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast receive compensation for injuries and illnesses that result from accidents on the job. This can include everything from slip and fall accidents to more serious injuries that occur from explosions and collisions while working offshore.
If you have experienced an offshore accident or injury, hiring an experienced maritime injury law firm to represent you can help you navigate the complexities that come with a claim so that you and your family’s best interests are represented. The last thing you want is your case to be dismissed on a technicality.
Louisiana Accidents and Offshore Injuries We Have Worked With Before
The Maritime Injury Law Firm represents workers in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the Gulf Coast who have obtained offshore injuries and illnesses.
Although this list does not encompass every potential accident that can occur while working offshore, it highlights some of the most common accidents that do happen.
- Slips and trips, as well as falls from height and falls overboard
- Fires, explosions, exposure to toxic substances, and extreme temperatures
- Equipment and machinery accidents
- Injuries from falling, flying, and swinging objects
Unfortunately, the injuries obtained from these accidents often impact offshore workers and their families for years to come, which is why it’s so important to hire a dedicated maritime law firm to help you obtain the compensation you need to move forward.
What Are Some of The Most Common Injuries Offshore Workers Obtain?
Some of the most common injuries to workers we see at The Maritime Injury Law Firm include:
- Injuries to the spinal cord, head, neck, and shoulders
- Broken bones, crushed limbs, and loss of limbs
- Cuts, lacerations, scarring, and burns
- Respiratory illnesses, heart disease, and lung damage
- Hypothermia and frostbite
- Lead poisoning, asbestosis, and dermatitis
- Brain damage and hearing loss
- Fatalities
Obtaining compensation for these injuries (or compensation for the loss of a loved one) is not as easy as you would hope. This is true even if you or your loved one is not at fault.
Maritime employers will often try to settle for amounts that are far less than what the case is worth, which is why it is essential to have an attorney with experience in maritime law represent you.
Why Call The Maritime Injury Law Firm?
After an offshore accident or illness, any mistake you make throughout the claim and lawsuit process could cause your case to be dismissed, no matter how severe.
The Maritime Injury Law Firm will guide you through every step to ensure that you do not lose your right to compensation. The sad truth is that your employer (or late loved one’s employer) will do everything within their power not to pay, no matter the circumstances surrounding your accident, or the years of service you have dedicated to the company.
Compensation for offshore accidents and injuries varies greatly. They may include:
- Maintenance and cure benefits
- Receiving lost earnings
- Medical care and expense coverage
- Compensation for pain and suffering
Compensation for wrongful death
Were you injured in a Louisiana Offshore Accident? The Maritime Injury Law Firm Will Fight For You
If you were injured in an offshore accident, having an experienced maritime attorney on your side is integral to your case’s success. At the Maritime Injury Law Firm, we will work diligently to ensure you receive the compensation you and your family need and deserve.
Contact the Maritime Injury Law Firm today for a free and confidential evaluation of your case. We have over 20 years of maritime experience and will fight for you like no other.
