Inherent risks exist for those working in the maritime industry. Employers must maintain the highest standards of safety to ensure the well-being of their personnel. When they fail in that responsibility, employees get hurt and need immediate help in filing an accident claim under the Jones Act or other maritime laws.
Dedicated New Orleans Jones Act Attorneys Protecting Injured Workers' Rights
The Jones Act allows crew members working in the maritime industry injured in a work-related accident to hold maritime employers accountable for negligence. It allows members to file claims for recovery against their employers. The attorneys at Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C., possess a thorough knowledge of the law coupled with courtroom trial skills.
If you have been injured or are grieving the death of a family member in an accident occurring in navigable waters, take immediate action to retain aggressive legal representation. Our Louisiana maritime accident attorneys pursue the best outcome and protect the rights of:
- Crew members
- Longshoremen
- Deckhands
- Offshore drilling rig workers
- Commercial fishermen
- Oystermen
- Shrimpers
- Passengers on personal watercrafts, riverboats and cruise ships
Hardworking maritime professionals working in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and area rivers, inland lakes and canals need an experienced and dedicated attorney to help even the odds they face in pursuing an injury claim.
Contact Us for a Free Initial Consultation
Our lawyers understand the challenges our clients face in paying hourly rates to litigate complicated legal matters where the stakes are high. With those challenges in mind, we take cases on a percentage basis. If we do not secure a settlement or judgment, we do not charge legal fees.
To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our experienced litigators, please contact our firm via e-mail or call 504-521-7643.
