Do Not Sign Anything Until You Consult an Attorney!

Posted by: rzehl
January 07, 2009
Topic: Dishonest Offshore Employers: Tricks-of-the-Trade

Without a doubt, one of the most difficult days in the life of a seaman will be the day he is injured on the job. After an offshore accident, a maritime laborer can be vulnerable to deception on the part of his employer’s insurance company. In those trying moments following an injury, remember that you should not sign anything! Too many times, our clients have been given paperwork to sign, following an injury, that has limited their ability to recover. These documents are difficult to defeat once they are signed so it is imperative that you not sign any documents until you have consulted with an experienced maritime lawyer. Don’t be fooled into signing your claim away!

If you or someone you know has been injured offshore, contact the experienced Jones Act lawyers at the Fitts Zehl Law Firm by phone at (713) 491-6064 or by email at info@gulfcoastmaritimelawyer.com. Our staff of accomplished maritime attorneys will work hard to get you compensated and back on your feet as soon as possible.

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