Types Of Jones Act Injuries
Mississippi Jones Act Attorneys
The Jones Act covers seamen who are injured on the job. Most of those injuries occur while onboard a vessel, but under the Jones Act you are entitled to compensation for injuries which occur while you are performing duties in service of the vessel, even if you are on land. Jones Act injuries are often very severe and debilitating injuries. Maritime injuries are often fatal. Loved ones may be able to claim wrongful death under the Jones Act as well.
Common Jones Act Injuries
Maritime work is dangerous, hard work. The combination of powerful equipment and being out on the open water compound the risks, and any kind of accident or injury can easily escalate into drowning or near-drowning. Some common Jones Act injuries include:
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Back injury
- Neck injury
- Crush injury
- Shoulder injury
- Knee injury
- Broken bones and fractures
- Amputation
- Paralysis
- Severe burns
- Disfigurement
- Lung damage
- Neurological damage
- Coma
- Death
Causes of Jones Act Injuries
Some of the types of accidents that lead to Jones Act injuries include:
- Slip and fall
- Falling equipment or objects
- Explosions
- Fires
- Near drowning
- Food poisoning
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Asbestos exposure
Consequences of Jones Act Injuries
The type of Jones Act injury you have incurred will play a large role in the possible long-term consequences. For instance, near-drowning can cause life-long impairment from brain injuries as well as damage to your lungs. Accidents that occur in the course of maritime work can have immediate results, but some Jones Act injuries, such as asbestos-related illness, do not surface for decades. Your injuries can have consequences which include:
- Inability to work
- Reduced earning capacity
- Chronic pain
- Long-term illness, such as cancer
- Significantly shortened life-span
- Loss of enjoyment of life
If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call Reeves & Mestayer, PLLC at 228-374-5151 or toll free 1-877-377-5152 or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
