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Lesiones Personales

Diez secretos para obtener la mayor cantidad de dinero por un reclamo de accidente automovilístico

Diez Secretos Para Obtener La Mayor Cantidad De Dinero Por Un Reclamo De Accidente Automovilístico Si usted ha sido herido en un accidente automovilístico, probablemente tenga muchas preguntas. Una de las preguntas más frecuentes que recibo es “cuánto vale mi caso». Mientras que cada caso es único y es difícil saber el valor de un caso específico sin conocer todos los hechos y sin hacer alguna investigación, en mis años de trabajar con casos de lesiones he aprendido algunas cosas que pueden afectar la cantidad que usted realmente recibe. A continuación, encontrará diez cosas que recomiendo a cualquier persona que se haya lesionado en un accidente automovilístico. No Haga Una Declaración A La Compañía De Seguros Después del accidente, la compañía de seguros de la otra parte probablemente lo llamará e intentará que usted dé una declaración. No les digas nada. Desde el primer día la compañía de seguros está tratando de minimizar su pérdida. A menudo, justo después de un accidente, usted no se da cuenta de lo graves que son sus lesiones. Un ajustador puede preguntarle cómo está y usted le responde «bien» sólo para despertar al día siguiente y darse cuenta de que tiene mucho dolor. Cuando llegue al juicio, puede apostar a que tendrán una llamada grabada suya diciendo que se sintió bien justo después del accidente. Obtenga Tratamiento Médico Debe ver a un médico inmediatamente después de su accidente, incluso si no cree que está herido. A menudo, justo después de un accidente, se siente lleno de adrenalina y no se da cuenta de que ha sufrido una lesión. Puede tomar un par de días o incluso a veces un par de semanas para que se dé cuenta de la gravedad de sus lesiones. Una vez que vea a su médico, debe asegurarse de recibir cualquier terapia o tratamiento de seguimiento que él o ella le recomiende. Asista a todas sus citas y siga las órdenes de su médico. Hable Con Su Médico Acerca De Todas Sus Lesiones Asegúrese de decirle a su médico que tuvo un accidente y sobre todo lo que le duele. No piense que el dolor en su pie izquierdo es mínimo porque usted está enfocado en el dolor de su espalda. Pueden estar conectados. Siempre es un problema cuando un paciente va a ver a un médico por el dolor de espalda, pero se olvida de decirle al médico que estaba en un accidente y se sentía bien antes de eso. Es importante que el médico relacione sus lesiones con su accidente. Muchas veces un ajustador de seguros valorará sus lesiones justo sobre lo que está detallado en sus registros médicos. Lleve Un Diario De Sus Lesiones Y De Cómo Están Afectando Su Vida La gente tiene una manera de minimizar las malas experiencias en el pasado. Ahora mismo, su dolor puede ser insoportable, pero dentro de seis meses, cuando mire hacia atrás, puede que no recuerde lo malo que fue. También puede olvidarse de ese viaje que perdió o de cómo no pudo ir a bailar durante tres meses. Asegúrese de anotar regularmente el dolor que está experimentando y cómo ese dolor le está impidiendo disfrutar de su vida. Asegúrese De Que Su Abogado Sepa De Cualquier Accidente O Lesión Anterior Que Haya Tenido El haber sufrido lesiones previamente en un accidente no significa que no tenga derecho a recuperarse por lesiones nuevas o por agravamiento de lesiones preexistentes. Sin embargo, usted no quiere que su abogado se sorprenda cuando la compañía de seguros presenta los registros médicos de un accidente anterior y los use para argumentar que el valor de su caso es más bajo de lo que su abogado ha estimado. Cuidado Con Los Espías Más de una vez he tenido compañías de seguros que envían investigadores privados para espiar a mis clientes. La compañía de seguros tratará de tomar fotos de usted cortando su césped o recogiendo un artículo pesado en una tienda de comestibles y luego usará esas fotos para argumentar que usted no se ha lesionado tan gravemente. Asegúrese De Que Está Reclamando Sobre Todos Los Seguros Disponibles Muchas veces el seguro para el conductor culpable puede no ser el único seguro que está disponible. ¿Tiene usted cobertura contra conductores sin seguro? El conductor culpable: ¿estaba en un vehículo de trabajo o en un vehículo personal, pero haciendo un recado relacionado con el trabajo?, o ¿estaba en un coche alquilado y usó una tarjeta de crédito para alquilar ese coche? Puede haber otras fuentes de seguro disponibles para pagar por sus lesiones. Manténgase Alejado De Las Redes Sociales Las compañías de seguros son famosas por obtener fotografías de Facebook u otros sitios de redes sociales para usarlas en el juicio en un intento de disminuir el reclamo de una persona lesionada. Digamos que se lesionó el cuello en un accidente de auto. No querrá que lo vean dos semanas después en kayak y haciendo senderismo. No permita que sus mensajes en las redes sociales se conviertan en evidencia para ser usada en tu contra. Conozca Su Límite De Tiempo Cada estado cuenta con una limitación en cuanto al tiempo que una persona lesionada tiene para presentar una demanda. Si usted no presenta su demanda durante ese tiempo, es probable que no se le permita presentarla y que la compañía de seguros no tenga que pagarle ni un centavo. En Luisiana, el tiempo para presentar una demanda es generalmente de un año. En Texas, donde también tengo licencia, el tiempo para presentar una demanda es de dos años a partir de la fecha del accidente. Contratar A Un Abogado Un abogado con experiencia en lesiones podrá ayudarle a maximizar su recuperación. Un estudio realizado por una organización de investigación financiada por un seguro muestra que las víctimas lesionadas que fueron representadas por un abogado recibieron más de tres veces la cantidad que las personas que manejan sus reclamos por sí mismas. Ese mismo estudio mostró que casi el 85% de todos los pagos hechos

Lesiones Personales

¿Cuánto Cobran Por Representarme En Un Caso De Indemnización Laboral?

¿Cuánto Cobran Por Representarme En Un Caso De Indemnización Laboral? Los casos de indemnización laboral son siempre cuestiones muy delicadas. Si se lesionó en el trabajo, quiere y merece ser compensado por sus gastos médicos, salarios perdidos y dolor y sufrimiento. Pero, como dice el viejo refrán, tampoco quieres «morder la mano que te alimenta», ¿verdad? No permita que esta vieja broma le impida obtener la compensación que se merece. Cuando trabaja con un abogado de compensación laboral como yo, en realidad no estoy luchando contra su empleador por los beneficios que se merece. En cambio, estoy luchando contra la compañía de seguros de su empleador, que, al final del día, no se preocupa por usted ni por su empleador, sino solo por quedarse con la mayor cantidad posible del dinero que gana a través de las primas de seguro. Muchos residentes de Louisiana piensan erróneamente que si contratan a un abogado de compensación laboral, 1) tendrán que pagar mucho dinero por adelantado y de su bolsillo y 2) estarán en riesgo de perder su trabajo solo porque están luchando por la compensación que merecen. Estoy aquí para decirles que ninguno de estos casos es cierto. Cuando trabaja con un abogado de compensación de trabajadores de Baton Rouge como yo, no paga nada hasta que obtiene sus beneficios. Y, mejor aún, mi tarifa está limitada por la ley al 20%. ¡Eso significa que la ley garantiza que se quedará con el 80% de sus ganancias! Además, debido a que también entiendo cómo los casos de compensación laboral afectan la ley laboral, sé cómo protegerlo a usted y a su trabajo en todo momento. Por supuesto, puede intentar trabajar con las compañías de seguros usted mismo. Pero, como abogado experimentado en compensación para trabajadores de Baton Rouge, debo decirle que no es recomendable. Una compañía de seguros de compensación para trabajadores no es diferente de cualquier otro tipo de compañía de seguros: todos se dedican a conservar la mayor cantidad de dinero posible y ofrecer la menor cantidad de premios posible. Si habla directamente con una compañía de seguros de compensación para trabajadores, probablemente lo recibirá una persona amigable que parece preocupada por usted y sus lesiones. Esa persona amigable también intentará facilitarle la realización de una declaración grabada. ¡No lo hagas! Todos estos son trucos que hacen las compañías de seguros de compensación para trabajadores para tratar de no pagarle las ganancias que se merece. Intentan «atraparlo» en una cinta haciendo declaraciones que pueden parecer contradictorias con lo que dice más tarde. También debe tener en cuenta que la compañía de seguros está tratando de grabarlo en video mientras usted trabaja en el jardín o compra en la tienda de comestibles. No se sorprenda de los trucos que harán las compañías de seguros para intentar evitar pagar lo que se merece. Cuando se lesiona en el trabajo, su primera llamada debe ser para pedir ayuda, generalmente al 911 si sus lesiones son graves, y debe alertar a su empleador de su lesión lo antes posible. Su próxima llamada debería ser a un abogado de compensación para trabajadores de Baton Rouge como yo, quien puede ayudarlo a navegar por el complicado proceso de pagar sus facturas médicas y ayudarlo a recuperarse del dolor y sufrimiento y la pérdida de salario por la lesión que obtuvo en el trabajo. Si se lesionó en el trabajo, incluso si ya ha hablado con las compañías de seguros, es posible que aún pueda ayudarlo. Llámeme hoy para una consulta gratuita al (225) 963-9638.

Lesiones Personales

¿Cuándo Está Sujeta A Impuestos Un Acuerdo Por Daños Personales?

¿Cuándo Está Sujeta A Impuestos Un Acuerdo Por Daños Personales? Si bien algunos de los casos de lesiones personales que he manejado a lo largo de los años han ido a juicio, la mayoría se han resuelto mediante un acuerdo. Un acuerdo ocurre en un caso legal cuando las partes deciden resolver el caso fuera de la corte. A menudo, los tribunales de Louisiana fomentan esto porque reduce la congestión en los juzgados y permite que las partes lleguen a un acuerdo de beneficio mutuo. Ahora, muchas personas a menudo se preguntan si cuando recibe acuerdos de un caso legal si están sujetos a impuestos o no, y la respuesta es que depende. Normalmente, los acuerdos recibidos como resultado de lesiones físicas o enfermedad física en Luisiana, así como la angustia emocional y la angustia mental generalmente no están sujetos a impuestos. Sin embargo, en algunos casos, estos tipos de lesiones pueden estar sujetos a impuestos. Permíteme explicarte. En el caso no tributable, cuando una persona sufre una lesión personal o enfermedad y gasta dinero para cubrir los gastos médicos en función de esa lesión, el dinero que recibe en el acuerdo normalmente no está sujeto a impuestos. Sin embargo, se convierte en gravable cuando el beneficiario deduce la misma cantidad de dinero por honorarios médicos en una declaración de impuestos anterior. Para angustia emocional y angustia mental, el monto del acuerdo recibido no estará sujeto a impuestos si la angustia está directamente relacionada con una lesión física o enfermedad en particular. Se vuelve gravable cuando la angustia o angustia no está relacionada con una lesión física, sino un daño puramente emocional o monetario como en el caso de una demanda por discriminación, acoso o invasión de la privacidad. Los casos en los que los acuerdos son definitivamente tributables son aquellos que involucran salarios perdidos o ingresos perdidos, los intereses relacionados con el acuerdo y otros daños punitivos. Siempre debe buscar un abogado de Louisiana calificado y de confianza cuando se trata de acuerdos para asegurarse de que está recibiendo una cantidad justa, especialmente cuando existe la posibilidad de que el acuerdo esté sujeto a impuestos. Si tiene preguntas sobre la cantidad a la que puede tener derecho como resultado de una lesión que ha sufrido, y si alguna parte de ella puede estar sujeta a impuestos, llámenos al (225) 963-9638 para programar una cita con una lesión personal. abogado.

Personal Injury

How is a Wreck With an 18-Wheeler Different than a Regular Car Accident?

How Is A Wreck With An 18-Wheeler Different Than A Regular Car Accident? I want to talk to you today about how a wreck with an 18 wheeler is different than a regular car accident. Now there are some obvious similarities in that both happen on the road, both involve a vehicle. But there’s some important distinctions that can affect the outcome of your case. One distinction is the nature and intensity of the injuries. Because a wreck with an 18-wheeler usually happens at high speed and involves a much larger vehicle, the injuries can be much more severe. Another distinct is that federal regulations that apply to 18 wheelers. For example, a driver can only drive for so long before he has to take a break. A third distinction is the amount of insurance involved. When you’re dealing an 18-wheeler, you’re dealing with a policy of usually at least a million dollars if not more. Because of the size of that policy, the insurance companies have much more incentive to fight your case. If you or a loved one have been injured in a wreck with an 18-wheeler you should hire an attorney who has the resources and the experience to make sure that you get the maximum compensation you deserve. You can call my office for a free consultation at (225) 384-6760.

Criminal Defense

When Do Police Have to Turn Over Body Camera Footage?

When Do Police Have To Turn Over Body Camera Footage? More and more police officers in Louisiana are wearing body cameras. While body cameras do a great job of assisting the police by capturing evidence of people up to no good, they also occasionally capture the actions of police officers abusing their power and violating the rights of others. While one might think that the information gathered by the police in an investigation would be public information, records of prosecutive, investigative, and enforcement agencies in Louisiana are largely exempt from disclosure. Louisiana Revised Statue 44:3 states what law enforcement officers can withhold and permits police to withhold production of records pertaining to pending criminal litigation or any criminal investigation that can reasonably be anticipated. Among the things that have to be made available are: (1) the initial report of the officer or officers investigating a complaint, (2) records of the booking of a person, (3) records of the issuance of a summons or citation, and (4) records of the filing of a bill of information. The statute also provides that video or audio recordings generated by law enforcement officer body-worn cameras have to be produced unless they are found by the agency in custody of the video to violate an individual’s reasonable expectation of privacy. If any agency in custody of the video refuses to produce the audio or video information based on what it claims is a violation of someone’s privacy, the party seeking production of the video can file a motion in court for a judge to determine if the audio or video files should be produced. A party that successfully obtains the information after filing a motion in court may also be able to recover its costs, attorney fees, and any other damages he or she can prove. If you believe the police may have video evidence important to your case, call us today at (225) 963-9638 to schedule a consultation.

Personal Injury

How soon after I get in to an accident should I contact an attorney?

  How Soon After I Get In To An Accident Should I Contact An Attorney? If you’ve been the victim of someone’s careless driving, and were injured or had your vehicle seriously damaged in a Baton Rouge car accident, you probably have lots of questions.You might be wondering at what point you need to get a Baton Rouge personal injury attorney involved. After all, we all remember the process we’re supposed to follow from driver’s education class; if you’re in a Baton Rouge car accident, you exchange information with the other party, then call your insurance company to report the wreck, right? Well, unfortunately, that’s wrong. If you’re in a car accident, your first call should be to 911 to get any medical assistance that may be necessary, and to get the much-needed police report to document what happened in the wreck. Even if the accident seems just like a minor fender bender, you should always get a police report – always. After your medical injuries have been treated, if any were sustained, your second call should be to a Baton Rouge personal injury attorney like myself. When you contact a Baton Rouge personal injury attorney like myself for a free consultation, I’ll listen to your account of what happened in the car wreck and ask you important questions to get a better understanding of who was at fault, and who should be paying your medical and vehicle repair bills. I’ll also be able to get a better sense of just how likely it is that the other party will provide an honest account of what happened in the car accident, which is especially important if you didn’t get a police report. Driving, not to mention car accidents, can make people emotional. Sometimes, a car accident is the result of road rage, and you must deal with another driver who is heated and angry and may try to blame you for the wreck, even if you were following the rules of the road. Other times, even if a car accident was just that – a simple accident – the involved parties may be so upset that they cause a scene. Most Baton Rouge car accidents happen between strangers. And even if the other party of a car accident seems like a nice person while you are exchanging information and reporting the incidents of the wreck to the police, you never know just how honest – or dishonest – that person is actually going to be. Unfortunately, not everyone tells the truth, and some people involved in Baton Rouge car accidents will lie about what happened, try to pass on pre-existing damages to their vehicle as having been caused by your wreck, or claim to be more injured than they actually are. As a Baton Rouge personal injury attorney, I’ve seen it all and I know the steps to take to protect you during your accident claims process, and to get your vehicle and medical bills paid. First, I’ll call the insurance companies for you to report the accident, and I’ll never let the insurance companies pressure you into making a recorded statement of the accident – something car insurance companies like to do to try to “catch” you on tape making conflicting statements about what happened in the accident to try to “prove” that you are lying or at fault. I’ll also review every document that the insurance companies send you to make sure it’s safe to sign, and fight for you to get as much compensation for your injuries, vehicle damages, and pain and suffering as possible. So remember, if you’re in a Baton Rouge car accident, your first call should be to 911. Your next call should be to me, Rusty Messer, at (225) 963-9638.

Personal Injury

What Does Louisiana’s “No Pay/No Play” Law Mean?

What Does Louisiana’s “No Pay/No Play” Law Mean? When it comes to making sure that you pay your car insurance, the state of Louisiana is serious. In fact, the state has enacted a law commonly referred to as “no Pay/No Play.” What this means is that if you fall on hard times and are unable to pay for car insurance, or accidentally miss a payment and lapse in coverage, you could face big financial consequences if you are in a car wreck in Louisiana. According to Louisiana’s No Pay/No Play law found at Louisiana Revised Statute 32:866, an uninsured or underinsured motorist in a not-at-fault Baton Rouge car wreck, is not allowed to collect the first $15,000 of bodily injury damages, and the first $25,000 of property damages from the at-fault party’s car insurance policy. You read that correctly. Louisiana is so serious about making sure that all drivers carry car insurance, that uninsured and underinsured motorists are on the hook for thousands of dollars in medical and property damages even if the car wreck they were in was caused by someone else. So If I’m Uninsured And Someone Causes A Wreck And Injures Me, Am I Completely Out Of Luck Your Car Was Hit When You Were Legally Parked. Parking lot accidents happen all the time. Baton Rouge motorists drive too fast in parking lots, are looking at their cell phones, or are otherwise distracted and hit parked cars. How is it your fault if you’re not even driving when your car is hit? Thankfully, the state of Louisiana recognizes that even if you don’t have car insurance, you shouldn’t be responsible for paying for any bodily injury or property damages if your car is legally parked at the time of an accident, even if you don’t have any car insurance, or don’t have enough insurance as is required by state law. If you’re an uninsured motorist and your car was parked while it was hit, call me so I can evaluate your case and help you win the insurance payments you deserve. The Other Driver Was Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or Another Mind-Altering Substance. If the at-fault driver was cited for driving under the influence at the time of the accident and is later convicted. Since the other driver needs to be convicted in order for this exception to apply, it is important to make sure that someone familiar with the legal system tracks the progress of the driver’s case to make sure that you don’t lose your rights because of some plea deal in the driver’s criminal case. As an experienced Baton Rouge attorney, I know how to stay on top of the at-fault driver’s case and the importance of staying in contact with the prosecutor to protect your rights. You’re An Out Of State Driver Who Was Passing Through Louisiana When You Were In A Baton Rouge Car Wreck. Louisiana may have strict insurance laws for its own motorists, but it recognizes it can’t enforce these laws on residents of other states. If you are an out of state driver whose state doesn’t require you to carry liability insurance and someone hits your car while you’re in Baton Rouge, you can get around Louisiana’s No Pay/No Play Law. I know it’s difficult to be dealing with a car wreck in another state, so trust me as your Baton Rouge personal injury attorney and I can deal with all of the local authorities for you. You Were Hit By Someone Who Was Breaking Certain Laws. There’s no doubt about it – Louisiana is tough on crime. That’s why the state’s No Pay/No Play Law doesn’t apply to uninsured or underinsured motorists if they were in a car accident caused by someone driving while intoxicated, someone who intentionally caused the Baton Rouge wreck (as is the case in certain road rage incidents), someone who fled the scene of the car accident or someone who was in the accident while also committing a felony. Thank goodness Louisiana recognizes that drivers like you who can’t afford car insurance shouldn’t be responsible for paying for bodily injuries or property damages if you were hit by a criminal! You Were A Passenger In A Car Of Someone Who Was Uninsured. If you’re riding in a car with a friend or family member who doesn’t have car insurance, it’s not your fault they aren’t properly covered. Louisiana recognizes this, which is why the No Pay/No Play Law doesn’t apply to passengers of uninsured or underinsured car accident victims. Don’t Let The Insurance Companies Tell You That You Don’t Qualify For Benefits. If you were in a car accident and are being told you can’t collect damages because of Louisiana’s No Pay/No Play Law, always get a consultation from a Baton Rouge personal injury attorney like myself, first. As you can see from the list above, there are several exceptions to this law, ones that I’m ready to help you pursue so you can get the damages you deserve. Call me today for a free consultation at (225) 963-9638.

Personal Injury

Should I give a statement to the insurance company?

Should I Give A Statement To The Insurance Company? Have you been injured in a Baton Rouge car wreck or big rig wreck? If so, you likely have auto repair and medical bills piling up, lost wages and a lot of stress. Add to that the fact that the insurance companies are probably ringing your phone off the hook wanting you to make an official statement. It’s no wonder that it can be confusing to know what to do when you’re injured in a car accident. Every year, I speak with several Baton Rouge area residents who have been injured because of another driver’s careless actions. And one of the most common questions I get is, “What should I say to the insurance companies?” The answer is nothing – at least not without the representation of an experienced Baton Rouge personal injury attorney. You see, no matter how kind or helpful the auto insurance adjuster is, he or she is a representative of a multi-million dollar company, whose main concern is keeping as much of those millions of dollars as possible. After a Baton Rouge car accident, auto insurance companies will often ask you to make a recorded statement about what happened during the vehicle wreck. Their goal is to actually “catch” you on tape saying something that would raise doubt that the other driver was at fault, or to allude that you were partially at fault for your vehicle accident. But, did you know that while you are required to tell your account of what happened in the vehicle accident, by law you are not required to consent to having that conversation recorded? Many Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston residents don’t realize that Louisiana is a comparative negligence state. What this means is that if the insurance companies determine you were partially at fault for your car accident, they can reduce your total damages awarded (the money you get paid by the auto insurance company) by the percentage amount that you are considered at fault. This means that if you say the wrong thing or sound inconsistent in a recorded statement to an auto insurance company, you could end up losing thousands of dollars in medical and auto repair damages that you actually deserve, and be stuck footing the bill for the balance yourself. Most Baton Rouge residents who are injured in a car accident or big rig wreck call their auto insurance company to report the vehicle accident as soon as possible, and before they consult with a personal injury lawyer. The problem with this is that the first few hours and days after a car accident can make you frazzled and confused – especially if you suffered any injuries to your head, or if you’re taking pain medication for your car wreck injuries. It’s easy to see how these factors can result in you accidentally misstating what happened in your car wreck – something that could end up being a very costly mistake. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, your first phone call should be to a Baton Rouge personal injury attorney. When you reach out to my law firm after a vehicle wreck, as a personal injury lawyer I immediately get to work for you. As soon as you are well rested and comfortable, I interview you about your car accident to understand how the other driver caused the wreck. Then, I stand by your side every step of the way as we navigate the tricky auto insurance claims process. I will communicate with the insurance company and make sure that that there is no misleading recorded statement or false account of the vehicle accident that could be used against you in a Baton Rouge court.  if you’d like to learn more about what the insurance adjuster says versus what he or she really means, check out this video. If you’ve been injured in a Baton Rouge car accident, you can trust me to put my training as a personal injury lawyer to work for you. Call RM Legal today at (225) 963-9638.

Personal Injury

What should I do if I’m injured using a defective product?

What Should I Do If I’m Injured Using A Defective Product? You hear about them on the news, and see warning posts about them on social media all the time; products being recalled because they’re defective and dangerous, and have injured (and unfortunately sometimes even resulted in the deaths of) some of their users. In fact, every year defective and dangerous products injure Baton Rouge residents, sometimes resulting in costly medical bills or even permanent disability.

Personal Injury

What to do if you are injured offshore

Offshore And Maritime Injuries As any maritime attorney or offshore worker will tell you, working offshore is a dangerous job. Not only are you dealing with the harsh conditions of the Gulf, you are also surrounded by large pieces of heavy machinery. With all the moving parts on an oil rig or a shipping boat, and the orchestration required to get the job done, it’s no wonder that so many hard-working employees are injured offshore and need the assistance of an experienced Baton Rouge maritime attorney. But did you know that if you are injured while working offshore, that Louisiana laws may not apply? That’s right. When you’re working offshore – such as on an oil rig or shipping boat – you are being governed by the Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marines Act of 1920. This federal law governs maritime commerce, your rights as a crew member, and lists out certain requirements that employers must follow to properly maintain their rigs and boats. Thankfully, the Jones Act protects workers like you in the case of a work-related injury, and offers you several benefits, including: Full payment of your medical bills, including expenses already incurred and those that will be incurred during your future recovery; Past and future lost wages as a result of your work-related injury; Vocational retraining, in the event you are injured so severely that you can no longer perform your normal job; Benefits for lost earning capacity, if you are no longer able to make as much money as you did when you were working offshore; Special benefits if you are temporarily or permanently disabled; Death benefits to surviving family members; and If the injury was the result of negligence, payment for your pain and suffering. Navigating maritime law in order to get the benefits you deserve can be a very confusing and complicated process. If you’re a Baton Rouge area resident who was injured offshore, you need a Baton Rouge maritime law attorney like myself to fight for the benefits you deserve. What Do I Do If I’m Injured? If you’re injured while offshore, the first thing you need to do is tell your superiors, then seek any medical treatment that may be available to you on the oil rig or boat. If your situation is severe, your superiors will need to arrange for you to be transported back onshore so that you can receive the emergency medical treatment that you need. Once you have returned from seeking medical care, the next thing you need to do is call a Baton Rouge maritime attorney, one like myself who is experienced in winning benefits for offshore workers. Your employer’s insurance company – who will ultimately be paying out your benefits – will do anything they can to save a few bucks. They’ll often try to discredit your account of the events that led to the injury, suggest you aren’t as injured as you really are and even send someone to spy on you and catch you on tape doing something against doctor’s orders. These maritime insurance companies have their own attorney’s working for them; you need an experienced Baton Rouge maritime attorney fighting for you, too! Call Today For A Free Consultation If you were injured while working offshore, you need a maritime attorney, and I want to help. Call me in my Baton Rouge area offices at (225) 963-9638 for a free consultation.

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