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Most workers injured on the job are entitled to benefits through their state's workers' compensation system.Maritime workers are different.Most seamen who qualify for protection under the Jones Act are generally excluded from traditional workers' compensation programs and instead must pursue compensation under federal maritime law.
Losing a loved one because of someone else's negligence is one of the most difficult experiences a family can face.Unfortunately, families are often forced to make important legal and financial decisions while they are still grieving and trying to process what has happened.
Working on the water presents hazards that most people never encounter in everyday life.Whether aboard a dredge, tugboat, crew boat, barge, or offshore vessel, maritime workers routinely perform dangerous jobs in difficult environments where small mistakes can lead to serious injuries.Over the years, we have seen several recurring themes in Louisiana maritime injury cases and Jones Act claims.
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