FAQ

Q: How quickly will my offshore injury case be resolved and how much is it worth?

May 13, 2008

A: There are many factors to consider in determining the value of your case and how quickly it will be resolved. First of all, any settlement or jury verdict is dependant on the extent of the injury itself. How long will the injury keep you out of work? A short time? A long time? These [...]

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Q: I’’ve just been injured offshore, what should I do now?

May 13, 2008

A: First of all, you should immediately report the incident to the appropriate supervisor. Make sure that the accident report is complete and correct. If your injury was caused by or contributed to by a dangerous condition or problem that still exists, report that to your supervisor in order to keep others from being injured [...]

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Q: After an offshore injury, am I required to see only company-approved doctors?

May 13, 2008

A: No, injured offshore workers are not required to see only company-approved doctors. You are free to select a doctor of your choice. In some cases, company doctors will try and force you back to work before you are ready or may even avoid performing necessary tests that may reveal the true extent of an [...]

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Q: Following an offshore injury, am I required to sign anything before I receive medical treatment or maintenance payments?

May 13, 2008

A: No, you are not required to sign anything under the Jones Act in order to receive benefits. In truth, following an injury, it is never a good idea to sign paperwork before speaking with a Jones Act attorney. In some cases, maritime employers have even tried to force their employees into signing papers before [...]

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Q: Do I have to give a formal statement after I am injured?

May 12, 2008

A: No, the Jones Act does not require seamen to give a recorded statement to their employer or its insurance representatives. While it is definitely a good idea to report the incident immediately to your employer in compliance with company policy, you are not required to give a formal statement. In fact, any demand to [...]

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