Jones Act Seaman’s Injuries: Recovering Damages for Pain & Suffering
Common Injuries & Damages
As a Jones Act seaman, you are entitled to recover money damages for any pain and suffering that you have endured in the past, or will face in the future, as a result of your injury. In order to prove past pain and suffering damages, you, along with your doctors and any other witnesses, must testify to how the injury has affected your life. Often it is your spouse or a close friend who can best explain to a jury the crippling pain and sleepless nights you have experienced since the accident.
Future Pain & Suffering from a Jones Act Seaman’s Injuries
When it comes time to prove future pain and suffering, your treating physicians are your best and most influential advocates. They can help a jury more fully understand the long-term implications of your injury and how the quality of your life is going to be affected in the years to come. Some examples of pain and suffering include:
- Chronic or Acute Pain;
- Physical Discomfort;
- Inability to Sleep and
- Inability to Stand/Sit for Extended Periods of Time.
Under the Jones Act, a jury will estimate your pain and suffering in light of the evidence it has seen and heard and award money damages as it sees fit. That is why it is imperative to properly prepare and present your case. Remember, most lawyers have no idea how to navigate the complexities of the Jones Act, the Longshoreman and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA) or general maritime law. The maritime injury attorneys at Fitts Zehl have the knowledge, experience and resources necessary to take on even the biggest offshore employers and win.
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If you or a loved one were injured while working offshore, contact one of the maritime injury trial attorneys at Fitts Zehl. We’ll explain and help you protect your rights and do whatever is necessary to ensure that you are fully compensated for your Jones Act seaman’s injuries and losses. If you prefer to meet in person, we can send a lawyer to you, at no cost.
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