Posted by: rzehl
October 30, 2008
Topic: The Jones Act

When someone suffers a serious maritime injury, many thoughts and fears will race through their mind. How will I pay my bills? Will I be able to work again? How will I take care of my family? Unfortunately, these fears will often be used against you by insurance companies in order to force you into accepting their offer.

To make matters worse, usually the individual injured offshore is the main breadwinner for his or her family.

While seamen are entitled, under the Jones Act, to maintenance and cure following an injury, some employers will not pay thinking that by putting extra financial pressure on the injured employee, he or she will settle as soon as possible for as cheap as possible. Even if an employer does pay maintenance and cure, that only accounts for about $15-$30 dollars per day. Barely enough to live on, not to mention if you have a family to take care of.

At the Fitts Zehl Law Firm, we understand the financial difficulties that can arise following an offshore injury. As such, we can arrange loans and advances for qualifying clients. These loans are only intended to help you pay bills and other essential expenses while your claim is pursued. Money will not be lent to improve one’s lifestyle. These loans and advances are only intended to allow you the time to see your case through to the end without feeling undue financial pressure to settle early.

If you or someone you know has been injured offshore contact the experienced Texas Jones Act attorneys at the Fitts Zehl Law Firm by email at info@gulfcoastmaritimelawyer.com or by phone at (800) 99-FITTS. We represent clients in states throughout the gulf coast region including: Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi.

Under Pressure: Financial Insecurity After An Offshore Injury

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