Jones Act & Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
Workplace accidents involving maritime employees are handled differently than traditional workers’ compensation claims. Thus, an intricate knowledge of the compensation regimes of the Jones Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is critical to representing and advising our clients on these claims.
Our firm has handled a great deal of these maritime claims on behalf of companies with business interests in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast. An integral first step to these claims is evaluating the circumstances of the alleged accident, and the Murphy Rogers team will thoroughly investigate each claim and determine the company’s potential exposure, or lack thereof, for a given maritime workplace claim.
Other maritime issues handled by the firm include the return of stowaways, absconders and deserters to their countries of origin, environmental claims and any other issues that may arise during maritime operations.
To discuss a Jones Act or Longshore matter, please contact us by calling our office at 504-523-0400 or contact us here.