Offshore Injury Claims

Gulf Coast and Louisiana Offshore Injury Lawyer

Maritime Accident - Jones Act - LHWCA Claim - Ship Injury

Toll Free: 1-800-523-5787

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the offshore injury lawyers at Leger & Shaw have served clients throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region injured in a maritime accident for over two decades. Our experience, knowledge, and track record of success has lead to numerous referrals from clients and other attorneys. For a more thorough explanation of why we are the right offshore injury law firm for you, please visit our Firm Overview page.

Experienced Louisiana Offshore Injury Lawyers

If you were injured in an offshore accident, including offshore drilling rigs, tow boats or tug boats, barges, fishing boats, shrimp boats, or other water vessel, you may be entitled to compensation under the Jones Act or other maritime law.

With over 25 years of admiralty and maritime law experience, we have developed a reputation for excellence and a track record of success handling offshore accident claims, including the following:

• Jones Act claims - including claims arising from the negligence of the vessel owner or the crew that causes injury, including offshore oil rig platforms, passenger ships, waterway crafts, and fishing boats
• Longshoreman and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA) claims - including injuries to ship loaders and dock workers
• Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) claims - including any wrongful death that occurs on the high seas
• Public Vessels Act - including any claim for damages caused by a public vessel of the United States, including salvage and towing services
• Suits in Admiralty Act claims - including situations where the United States government causes damage or worsens your situation, including damage caused by the U.S. Coast Guard, lock and dam operators, and the U.S. Corp of Engineers
• Unseaworthy vessel claim - including an injury caused or contributed to because a ship or sea vessel was not properly reasonable equipped to handle your situation, including improper equipment, untrained crew, improper safety gear, and a safe environment

Contact an Experienced Louisiana Offshore Injury Lawyer

For further information regarding the Jones Act or other maritime laws, or to discuss your injuries from an offshore accident with an experienced offshore injury lawyer, please schedule a free confidential consultation by calling us at 504-588-9043 or toll free at 1-800-523-5787, or e-mail us by completing the client intake form on our Contact Us page. Put over 25 years of maritime law experience to work for you.

Serving the People of Louisiana Since 1979