Jones Act New Orleans Jones Act Lawyers Injured Seamen Have Rights. We Fight to Protect Them. At Stephenson, Chávarri & Dawson, a substantial part of our personal injury and maritime law practice is focused on seeking compensation for seamen, ship workers, oil rig workers, longshoremen, dock workers, commercial fishermen and other maritime industry employees who have suffered injury on the job. Particularly, we represent seamen injured on oil rigs and ocean-going vessels who are seeking recovery under the Jones Act. The Jones Act was passed by the United States Congress in 1920. It enables sea-based maritime workers to seek damages if they suffer injury on the job due to the negligence of their employer or the vessel’s owner. Regardless of fault, maritime law entitles injured seamen to receive maintenance (financial support) and cure (medical care) at their employer’s expense. Our experienced attorneys represent seamen based in Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Georgia, throughout the Gulf Coast and worldwide who have suffered serious and life-altering injuries in the course of their work duties, such as: Broken bones and damaged knees, shoulders, elbows, ankles and other joints Amputation or loss of function in a limb Spinal cord injury, paralysis, paraplegia and quadriplegia Neck and back injury, such as slipped or herniated discs We also represent the families of seamen who lost their lives when a ship capsized, who fell overboard and drowned, or who were killed in any other fatal maritime accident aboard a jack-up rig, semi-submersible, barge, dredge or other vessel. The specifics of how the Jones Act may or may not apply in your case can depend on a number of variables. In order to understand your legal rights and options, we encourage you to consult an experienced admiralty, maritime law and Jones Act attorney immediately. Time may be limited in which to take the appropriate legal action following an injury or loss of life. Contact Us to Discuss any Potential Jones Act Claim For help in recovery after a serious injury sustained while working aboard a ship or other maritime vessel in Louisiana coastal waters, the Gulf of Mexico or anywhere around the world, call Stephenson, Chávarri & Dawson at 504-523-6496 or contact our firm by e-mail to schedule a consultation with an experienced New Orleans Jones Act lawyer. We work hard to protect your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve. Practice Areas Family Law Overview Child Custody Divorce Domestic & International Adoption Immigration Law Overview EB 5 Visas EB-5 Visas Fact Sheet Employment Sponsored Immigration Family Based Immigration Asylum Criminal Defense Overview Defense of Students Tourists International Visitors Drug Crimes DUI/DWI White Collar Federal Crimes Estate Planning Overview Interstate International Ancillary Successions Successions and Wills Living Wills Powers of Attorney Business & Commercial Law Overview International Commercial Law Legal Translation & Interpreter Services Overview Plaintiffs in Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Overview Car and Truck Accidents FELA/Railroad Accidents Mesothelioma and Silicosis Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Accidents Product Liability Workers’ Compensation Insurance Defense Overview International Insurance Matters Admiralty & Maritime Law Overview Jones Act Legal Services for Foreigners Overview Bankruptcy Collections About Stephenson, Chávarri & Dawson, LLC Our fundamental success as a law firm has been in building quality relationships with our clients. All of our clients are treated with respect and with a focus on best meeting their individual goals and objectives. We are fortunate to have built strong relationships with generations of Louisiana families and family-owned businesses. We take professional pride in the fact that many of our clients are so satisfied with our services that they refer their families or business associates to us as well. Contact & Location Stephenson, Chávarri & Dawson, L.L.C. 400 Poydras Street, Suite 1990 New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 504-523-6496 Fax: 504-525-2846 Quick Contact First Name Last Name Email Address Phone Number Brief Message SUBMIT © 2021 by Stephenson, Chávarri & Dawson, L.L.C. All rights reserved. Disclaimer | Privacy Policy