What Can I Expect to Recover for My Injuries?

Posted by: rzehl
October 02, 2008
Topic: The Jones Act

This is a question often asked by clients in regard to their maritime or Jones Act cases. Generally, when a defendant is found to be liable for the injury in question, damages will include lost wages, past and future medical bills and loss of earning capacity in the future. These figures can typically be determined by a good maritime lawyer in conjunction with appropriate experts skilled in valuation. As a rule, the defense will most likely dispute these figures by claiming calculation errors or that the figures are inflated. That is why an experienced offshore injury attorney is essential to make sure that you receive the damages to which you are legally entitled.

Additional damages may include mental anguish, pain and suffering, impairment, loss of quality of life and disfigurement; all calculated for the past and future. Because these damages are more difficult to calculate and dependant on so many variables; they are usually determined by a judge or jury.

If you or a loved one have been injured offshore, contact the experienced Offshore Accident Lawyers at the Law Office of Fitts Zehl by email at info@gulfcoastmaritimelawyer.com or by phone at (800) 99-FITTS. We represent clients from every state throughout the gulf coast region including: Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi.

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