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Shipping on intercoastal waterways such as the Mississippi River, the Ohio River, the Missouri River and the Great Lakes is a critical part of our nation's transportation system. However, for people who work on barges, tankers and other transport vessels — people who have been seriously injured in an accident or have developed serious medical conditions because of routine exposure to toxic substances — "life on the Mississippi" is anything but idyllic. Maritime law and the Jones Act don't just apply to oceangoing vessels. Whether you work on a barge, a tug boat or a tanker, you are considered to be a maritime worker and may be able to recover on an injury or illness claim under these laws. Contact us to discuss your case with an attorney. At Saville, Evola & Flint, our lawyers represent people throughout the United States who have been injured or harmed as a result of working on the nation's intercoastal waterways. Our practice is related to barge traffic in the St. Louis and Western Kentucky areas involving refinery tankers, tug boats and line boats, chemical barges or "hot barges," and injuries and illnesses caused by:
The Jones Act is, essentially, a federal workers' compensation statute specifically addressing the issues of work on the water. We handle Jones Act cases as well as personal injury and wrongful death claims involving the negligence of third parties. We have a great deal of experience with maritime and Jones Act cases, and we have been able to help many of our previous clients get the help they deserved at the time when they needed it most. We can help you too. Free Consultations — Se Habla EspañolIf you are a river worker injured because of your job or if you are the family member of someone who died in a river accident, call us at 1-866-461-3220 and talk to a lawyer. Our attorneys can travel to represent clients anywhere in the United States. E-mail us today. No Recovery … No Fee |
