Alexandria Maritime Accident Attorneys
Maritime accidents are often fatal. Survivors can suffer devastating injuries that change their lives forever. Maritime law protects seamen and other maritime workers, including some offshore oil workers. It is a very complex and challenging area of law. The Alexandria maritime accident attorneys of Larry Curtis Law have the knowledge and experience to help you and your family recover the compensation you are entitled to for your injuries. Please, do not wait until it is too late to get in touch and get started on your claim.
Maintenance and Cure
Maintenance and cure is basic sustenance for injured maritime workers. Like Workers’ Compensation, you do not need to prove fault to receive these benefits. Maintenance and cure is only paid until you are able to return to work or you have reached the point where you will not improve with further medical treatment. This is called maximum medical improvement (MMI), and it does not necessarily mean that you have recovered from your injuries, need no further medical care, or will be able to work again.
Maintenance covers your basic living expenses such as your rent or mortgage, utilities, and food. Cure covers your medical expenses.
Jones Act Compensation
Under the Jones Act, vessel owners have certain legal duties regarding safety. For instance, the vessel must be seaworthy, safe and adequate tools must be provided, and they must keep an adequate crew. If your accident was the result of failure to maintain safe conditions, you may be able to recover full compensation through a Jones Act claim including:
- Medical expenses and future medical expenses
- Lost income and future lost income
- Lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Diminished quality of life
You may be able to recover Jones Act compensation if you accident occurred on any of the following:
- Commercial fishing boat
- Supply, utility or crew boat
- Drilling ship
- Offshore oil platform service boat
- Diving support vessel
- Seismic vessel
- Heavy lift vessel
- Pipe/flowline vessel
- Transport helicopter
- Jack-up rig
- Semi-submersible drilling rig
- Construction barge
- Derrick lay barge
- Pipelay barge
- Jack-up barge
- Tension leg platform
- Inland barge
- Dredger
- Offshore or inland tug
If you have been injured in a maritime accident, or if someone you loved was killed in a tragic maritime incident, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. To win a maritime claim, you need the help of experienced and dedicated attorneys. The Alexandria maritime accident attorneys of Larry Curtis Law are here to help you and your family. Please call us right away at 800-836-2064 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.