Jones Act case for injured deckhand leads to large settlement
A 24-year old worker who was training to be a deckhand was assigned to a couple of barges while working for Material Services Corp. The barges seperated as the deckhand was moving from one to the other, causing his right leg to slip into the gap between the two barges. The barges then came together, crushing his leg.
The worker's past medical costs were $516,000, past lost income was $42,000, and he claimed $2,000,000.00 in future medical costs and $600,000.00 in future wage lost.
The worker sued under the Jones Act, alleging that the company failed to provide a safe workplace, proper equipment, and training.
The company denied fault, claiming that it was the young worker's fault that his leg was crushed.
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If you want to know more about offshore injury claims, please take a moment to read the following articles:
1. How to hire the best lawyer for your Jones Act or offshore injury case
2. How much is my Jones Act, maritime injury, or offshore injury case worth?
3. What is the Jones Act?
4. How to wreck your Jones Act case
5. Financial Insecurity and Wrongful Termination - Two Fears After a Maritime Injury
6. What is a Longshoreman and What Are Their Legal Rights When Injured?
7. The difference between the Jones Act and the Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation Act
8. The Truth About Offshore Injury Claims.
9. What Should You Do If You Are Injured Offshore
10. What you should know if you were hurt offshore and your employer is giving you a hard time
11. Should I give my employer or the insurance company a "recorded statement?"
12. Do I need to hire a lawyer for my Jones Act or offshore injury claim?
13. What happens when you file a Jones Act lawsuit.
14. 6 Critical Things you must know if you are injured at sea
15. The Secrets Your Employer May Not Want You To Know If You Are Injured Offshore.
16. I was injured on a cruise ship - What are my legal rights?
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