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Injured maritime workers are covered by special federal laws, not standard workers’ compensation. We fight for crew members, longshoremen, and offshore workers across Louisiana.
Protecting Louisiana Workers
When maritime workers are injured on the job, they generally can’t file a standard workers’ compensation claim. Their injuries are governed by federal laws such as the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.
The Lindsey Scott Law Firm defends the rights of injured crew members, passengers, longshoremen, maritime construction workers, dockyard workers, and other maritime workers, and fights to recover maximum compensation.
Work on vessels, docks, and offshore platforms is some of the most dangerous in Louisiana. The injuries we see often result from:
Wet decks, cluttered walkways, and falls from heights or into cargo holds.
Defective cranes, winches, cables, and rigging.
Vessels that are not reasonably fit, safe, or properly crewed.
Crew members asked to perform dangerous tasks without proper instruction.
Fires, explosions, and accidents on rigs and platforms.
Injuries to longshoremen and harbor workers during loading and unloading.
Depending on your job and how you were hurt, federal maritime law may provide several types of recovery.
Daily living expenses and medical care for injured seamen until maximum medical improvement.
Past and future wages lost because of your injury.
Physical pain and mental anguish under the Jones Act and general maritime law.
Medical and disability benefits for covered dock and harbor workers.
Maritime claims have unique rules and deadlines. These steps help protect your health and your rights.
Tell your supervisor or captain right away and make sure an incident report is filed.
Seek care immediately. As an injured seaman, you may have the right to choose your own doctor.
Note witnesses, conditions, and equipment involved, and take photos if you can.
Don’t sign statements or releases from your employer or its insurer without legal advice.
We determine which laws apply to you and fight for every benefit and damage you’re owed.
Insurance companies aren’t on your side. They want to protect their bottom line. Let Lindsey Scott handle the heavy lifting, navigate the complex claims process, and fight for the recovery you deserve.
Lindsey Scott, a native of Baton Rouge, has focused his practice on personal injury and civil litigation for more than twenty-four years, representing clients throughout Louisiana and the nation. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Southern University and earned his Juris Doctorate from the Southern University Law Center.
Lindsey is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Louisiana Association for Justice, and is licensed in all of the state’s district and federal courts. A member of Southern University’s 1993 national championship football team, he brings the same work ethic and determination to every client he represents.
Every case is unique, but our commitment to maximum compensation never changes. Here are some of our recoveries:
Real reviews from clients who trusted the Lindsey Scott Law Firm with their recovery.
Answers to the questions injury victims in Louisiana ask us most.
Jones Act and general maritime claims generally must be filed within three years, and Longshore Act claims have their own, shorter notice and filing deadlines. Contact us promptly so you don’t miss a deadline.
A federal law that allows injured seamen to sue their employer when the employer’s negligence contributed to their injury.
It generally depends on whether you contribute to a vessel’s function and spend a significant part of your work time aboard a vessel in navigation. We can help you determine your status.
Benefits owed to injured seamen regardless of fault: daily living expenses (maintenance) and medical care (cure) until you reach maximum medical improvement.
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis, so our fee comes out of the settlement or verdict we win for you. If we don’t recover money for you, you don’t owe us attorney fees.
Retaliating against a worker for pursuing a legitimate injury claim may itself give rise to legal claims. Talk to us about your situation.
Contact us today to schedule your free, no-obligation case evaluation. Remember, you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Stuck in a Spot? Call 225-38-SCOTT or email us at info@38scott.com to schedule a free consultation today!
