Offshore Injury and Jones Act Accident

If you were injured while working at sea, then you may be able to make a claim under the Jones Act. This Act gives injured seamen a legal avenue to recover compensation for medical expenses and other damages that result from on-the-job injuries.   In addition to compensation for health-care bills, injured seamen may also …

My father, who lives in Mobile, was recently hurt and hospitalized while working offshore on an oil rig. I suggested to him that we should hire a lawyer to help us but he wants to make sure we find the right person for the job. What questions should we ask to make sure we find …