Jones Act Lawyer

James Talbot, a deckhand for the Material Service Corporation, is suing his employer after sustaining injuries while on the job. According to Talbot, he was working on a towboat which was attached to an empty barge. It was Talbot’s job to attach the first barge to another barge.

While attempting to complete this job, the barges moved suddenly, causing Talbot to fall and injure his leg. Unable to move, his leg was crushed by the barges as they came together.

Sea workers’ rights are protected by the Jones Act. Under the Jones Act, a worker who is injured due to the negligence of their employer is entitled to take legal action against the employer in an effort to regain damages caused by the injury.

If you have been injured because of your employer’s negligence, or inability to provide you with a safe working environment, speak with a Jones Act lawyer at Williams Kherkher today by calling 866-950-9000.

Ricci Anderson, a pilot with Sabine Pilots of Groves, was transferring from one boat to another when he injured his arm trying to grab a handrail to steady himself as the boat rocked.

The Jones Act, which the lawsuit was filed under, allows sea workers to take legal action against negligent employers, ship owners, or fellow crew members if they sustain injuries due to the act of negligence.

According to the lawsuit, Anderson was meant to transfer to a tugboat, the Harvey Thunder, during the towing of a drilling rig owned by Diamond Offshore. During the transfer, the boat rocked violently and Anderson was forced to grab an overhead handrail since there were no ladders, guide bars, or guide rails on the ship to grab ahold of.

Anderson claims that the combination of having to grab the overhead handrail and the violent rocking of the boat caused severe injuries in his arm. He also alleges that the companies involved are negligent for not properly providing the right handrails or guard rails, not following safety procedures, and failing to cancel the transfer during a time of rough seas.

If you have been injured while working on the sea, contact the Jones Act lawyers of Williams Kherkher to learn more about your legal rights.

Shane Chouest of Louisiana has filed a Jones Act suit against his employers, Inland Marine Management Corp and Huey L. Cheramie Inc for injuries he suffered on the job. According to the suit, Chouest was working aboard the ship Claude R when he was told to lift a number of cables. He was injured as a result, allegedly because the cables were too heavy to be handled by one person. Chouest claims that he tried to continue working after the injury but was unable to, and that his injuries eventually required him to undergo surgery. His suit states that his employers were negligent and that the Claude R was un-seaworthy, directly resulting in his injuries. He is seeking compensation for missed wages, medical expenses, disfigurement and impairment, and mental anguish. The total amount of the compensation he is seeking has not been released.

If you are a sea worker who has been injured by your employer’s negligence, you may have grounds for a Jones Act suit to compensate you for your expenses. To discuss your case with an experienced maritime lawyer, contact the offices of Williams Kherkher at 866-950-9000.

Jesse White, a deckhand for Beelman River Terminals filed a Jones Act lawsuit after suffering injuries due to a negligent co-worker. The lawsuit alleges that White’s employer failed to provide him a safe working environment.

White claims to have been injured when the winch operator caused a towline to swing into his knee. According to the lawsuit, the co-worker tightened the towline too quickly, causing the knee injury. White claims that Beelman failed to provide him with the proper assistance, failed to warn him of the dangers of his job, and failed to properly supervise his work.

He claims to have suffered injuries to his knee, lower back, and legs. These injuries have caused him to experience medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

If you’ve been injured due to your employee’s negligence or the negligent actions of a co-worker, contact the Jones Act lawyers of Williams Kherkher today by calling 866-950-9000.

George Greer, Sr. ended his battle with mesothelioma at the age of 75. His family has recently filed a Jones Act lawsuit against 13 companies who they believe are responsible for his death. Rosia Greer, a representative of Greer’s estate, has listed Chevron USA and 12 other companies in the lawsuit.

According to various documents, Greer was employed by the defendant companies from 1960 to the 1980s. He worked as a seaman during this time period, allowing his family to file a Jones Act lawsuit after his death.

The lawsuit argues that the defendants failed to warn Greer of the dangers involved in his work, as well as the risk of asbestos exposure. The suit alleges that it was this negligent failure to communicate that caused Greer to develop mesothelioma, which caused his eventual death.

Greer’s estate is seeking  compensation for Greer’s medical expenses, mental anguish, and impairment.

Two Galveston, Texas, seamen have filed a lawsuit against a ship owner. The two men allege that the ship owner, Cheryl K Inc., failed to inform them of the high levels of bacteria on the ship. The men, Orben Bounds and Shawn Owens, developed a staph infection while working aboard the ship.

The form of staph, MRSA, caused the two men to become very ill. This form of staph is particularly dangerous and has a record of being fatal. The lawsuit claims that the owners were aware of the bacteria aboard the ship but did nothing to warn the workers. The Jones Act protects sea workers from injuries caused by the negligence of their employers.

Bounds and Owens suffered infections to various parts of their bodies and suffered mental anguish, medical expenses, lost wages, disfigurement, and physical pain as well.

If the negligence of your employer has caused you to suffer an injury, contact the Jones Act lawyers of Williams Kherkher today by calling 866-950-9000.

July 23, 2008 - A tugboat traveling on the Mississippi River failed to act on a collision warning, causing an accident that spilled an immense amount of fuel into the Mississippi River. According to the Coast Guard, the pilot of the tugboat was repeatedly warned over radio transmissions to avoid a collision with a tanker.

The large-scale wreck ended up shutting down a section of the busy waterway for several days. Reports later showed that the tugboat, pushing a fuel-filled barge, crossed in front of the tanker.

The Coast Guard noted that there was never a response from the tugboat during the radio transmissions. Reports also show that Mel Oliver, the operator of the tugboat, only had an apprentice mate’s licenses and that no one aboard the tugboat had the proper training to guide the vessel.

Under the Jones Act, workers aboard vessels who are injured due to the negligent actions of their employers have the right to file a Jones Act lawsuit. To speak with a Jones Act lawyer, call the Jones Act lawyers of Williams Kherkher by calling 866-950-9000.

Warren B. Barney Jr. has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against his employer, claiming that he suffered a back injury while working aboard the Overseas Shipping Group owned OSG Intrepid.

According to the lawsuit, Barney Jr., a Las Vegas resident, claims that the OSG Intrepid was unseaworthy and that his employer is responsible for his injury. Within the lawsuit, Barney Jr. states that his back was injured due to the “defendant’s negligence.”

The Jones Act allows injured sea workers to pursue legal action against employers if their injuries are caused by the negligent actions of their employers or crew members.

Barney Jr. is suing for medical expenses, mental anguish, lost wages, and compensatory damages.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligent actions of your employer, contact the Jones Act lawyers of Williams Kherkher today by calling 866-950-9000.

While working aboard the M/V Ms Mary, Louisiana resident and seaman Clint Guidry was seriously injured. According to Guidry, he suffered “serious and permanent injuries” during his time aboard the vessel. He has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against four defendants, including C&G Boats, Inc., MNM Boats, Inc., C&G Marine Service Inc., and Freeport-McMoran Energy LLC.

Guidry claims that his employers failed to provide him with a safe working environment and failed to ensure that the vessel was seaworthy. Under Jones Act laws, employers are responsible to provide employees with a safe working environment, safe equipment, warning of possible dangers, and proper training.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of your employer, contact a Jones Act lawyer for more information about your legal rights. Schedule your initial consultation with a Williams Kherkher Jones Act lawyer by calling 866-950-9000.

Gary Sheppard, a former Aramark Corporation and Noble Drilling Corporation employee, is claiming that he sustained serious injuries due to poor lighting and has recently filed a Jones Act lawsuit to recover the damages he has experienced.

Sheppard tripped and fell while serving aboard a ship stationed in the Gulf Coast. Sheppard and other sea workers are protected by the Jones Act, which ensures that sea workers are compensated if injured due to their employer’s failure to provide employees with adequate training, a safe working environment, and safe equipment.

The lawsuit states that Sheppard has had to undergo three surgeries to treat his injuries - one for his knee and two for his shoulder. Sheppard is suing for damages in excess of $500,000 for past and future medical bills and lost wages.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to your employer’s negligent actions, contact the Jones Act Lawyers of Williams Kherkher today by calling 866-950-9000.