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If you make your living working in the Gulf of Mexico you are required to spend a great deal of time in close quarters. All too often injuries can occur while you are offshore or on a vessel. If you have suffered an injury, you may be entitled to maintenance and cure payments to help with your living expenses. You need an experienced lawyer who understands the details of maritime cases.
The Law Offices of Blaine J. Barrilleaux in Lafayette can provide the aggressive and personal representation you need. We can develop a plan of action to get the compensation you need for medical expenses, lost wages, disability, and pain and suffering. Mr. Barrilleaux attentive legal services are supported by nearly 15 years of legal experience in Louisiana state and federal courts.
Contact us to discuss your options in a free initial consultation. We do not charge for our legal services if you do not receive a settlement for your injuries. Consult an experienced Lafayette oil rig accident attorney by calling us at 337-205-4758 or toll free at 888-372-7938.
The Doctrine of Maintenance and Cure
Ship owners are obligated to provide free medical care and maintenance (basic living expenses) to a seaman injured in the service of the ship. Ship owners must provide certain medications and medical devices that can include long-term treatments until the seaman is cured, or able to work again.
There are many factors that weigh on these obligations, and an experienced and knowledgeable attorney is recommended to make sure your maximum compensation and appropriate medical attention is received until you are able to work again.
Maritime Law and Seamen's Rights
The Jones Act allows injured U.S. seamen to make claims and seek compensation from ship owners for unseaworthiness or negligence, which is not provided under common international maritime law.
Passengers on sea-going vessels have the same rights to personal injury claims. Ship owners bear a duty of reasonable care to passengers on their vessels, and we can help you prove negligence or unseaworthiness if you were injured as a result.
Contact Us to Schedule a Free Initial Consultation
The Law Offices of Blaine J. Barrilleaux can be contacted online or by phone. We are ready to prepare a strong case for your deserved compensation. Call the law office at 337-205-4758 or toll free at 888-372-7938.
