Maritime Injury Lawyer in Shreveport / Bossier City – Louisiana
Due to the dangerous nature of working offshore, there are many policies in place to protect a maritime worker in the event of an accident. After an accident, you will need to contact a lawyer with a complete understanding of the laws surrounding maritime injuries, also known as admiralty laws. Shreveport personal injury lawyer Joseph Greenwald has represented clients across Louisiana in maritime injury cases including:
Maritime Accident Injury Attorney
Maritime workers have strenuous, labor-intensive jobs that are often hazardous. When accidents occur, they often lead to catastrophic injuries that put a maritime worker out of work indefinitely or may even result in wrongful death. At the Greenwald Law Firm, we take on maritime accidents of all kinds, including the following types of cases:
- Shipping Accidents
- Diving Accidents
- Drilling Accidents
- Cruise Ship Accidents
- Jones Act Cases
- Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act Cases
Common Maritime Injuries Include:
- Broken bones
- Burn Injuries
- Loss of limb
- Muscle sprains and tears
- Neck and spinal cord injury
- Traumatic brain injury
- Drowning
Offshore Injury Attorney
An injury could result in a complete loss of income. The families of workers who are injured or killed in an offshore accident could face financial ruin trying to pay medical expenses or funeral costs, while also coping with the loss of income. That is why it is vital to contact an experienced legal professional who can help you receive a just compensation for your accident. The Greenwald Law Firm serves the Gulf Coast region in pursuing and winning personal injury cases, including oil rig accidents and accidents that occur on a barge, fishing boat, cruise ship, etc.