This question is impossible to answer with a dollar amount as each case has different circumstances that play a part in determining the amount of compensation you will receive.
There are many questions to ask that go into determining the value of your case, such as:
Some of the additional factors used to determine the value of your Jones Act claim include but are not limited to past wage loss and loss of future earning capacity, past and future loss of fringe benefits, physical disfigurement, and physical pain and suffering. Your compensation can include payment toward the following:
There are three questions you can ask to determine whether you may be covered by the Jones Act:
If you are covered, you could not only receive payment for your injuries, but for pain and suffering and emotional trauma. It is crucial that you consult with a competent and experienced offshore injury attorney who will listen to the facts of your case and help you determine your claim's value rather than depending on your own calculations.
Arnold & Itkin represented nearly a third of the crewmembers injured in the Deepwater Horizon explosion.
Because maritime law is so complex and so complicated, it is crucial that you work with an attorney who has an in-depth understanding of how it works and who has proven themselves in similar cases before.