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Adam Davis Law Firm represents injured maritime workers and people hurt on the water. Every lawyer is a former licensed merchant mariner.

We bring trial experience, strong results, and real understanding of the challenges mariners face after injury.

10/27/2026

Longshoremen who load, unload, move, or handle cargo around ships may have legal protections different from those of seamen.

Depending on the circumstances, an injured longshoreman may qualify for benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) and may also have a negligence claim against a vessel owner or operator.

The details matter, especially when determining which maritime laws apply.
We represent maritime workers and understand the complexities of these claims.
504-553-1435

10/24/2026

Company paying your medical bills? That doesn’t mean your Jones Act rights are protected.

If you’re an injured Jones Act seaman and your employer is paying your medical bills, you may assume you don’t need to do anything else.

That can be a mistake.
Maintenance and cure and a Jones Act claim are not the same thing.

Maintenance and cure generally relates to things like medical treatment and certain living expenses while an injured seaman is recovering.

A Jones Act claim can involve separate damages tied to employer negligence, including things like:
    •    Lost wages
    •    Future earning capacity
    •    Pain and suffering
    •    Other losses caused by the injury

So even if the vessel owner is paying for treatment, that does not necessarily mean all of your legal rights are being protected.

Another important issue is timing.

Maritime injury claims can be subject to legal deadlines, and waiting too long can affect your ability to pursue certain rights.

Don’t assume that paid medical bills mean your entire claim is taken care of.

If you’ve been injured offshore and the company is paying your medical expenses, consider speaking with a maritime injury lawyer so you understand the difference between maintenance and cure and your potential Jones Act claim.

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10/19/2026

From the Mississippi River to the Gulf and beyond, maritime work takes many forms.

We work with deckhands, captains, tankermen, mates, engineers, longshoremen, offshore workers, and bluewater mariners dealing with maritime injury claims.
Our attorneys have worked on the water themselves.

We understand the work because we’ve lived it.
Mariners representing mariners.
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10/16/2026

If you’re injured offshore or aboard a vessel, do you have to see the company doctor?

Not necessarily.

An injured seaman may have the right to seek treatment from a doctor of their own choosing, rather than relying only on an occupational clinic or physician selected by the employer.

That distinction can matter.

Some company-selected clinics have an ongoing relationship with the vessel owner or employer. After a serious maritime injury, you want a complete medical evaluation focused on your health, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

If you’re a Jones Act seaman who has been injured at work:
    •    Report the injury
    •    Seek medical treatment promptly
    •    Ask about your right to choose your treating physician
    •    Understand your maintenance and cure rights
    •    Speak with a maritime injury lawyer if the company is directing or limiting your medical care

Your employer may have certain rights regarding medical evaluations, but that does not necessarily mean the company gets exclusive control over your treatment.

Know your medical rights before someone else makes those decisions for you.

If you’ve been injured aboard a vessel and your employer is telling you where you have to receive treatment, talk with a maritime lawyer about your rights under the Jones Act and general maritime law.

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10/14/2026

Why do injured mariners wait so long to file a claim?

After a serious offshore injury, many mariners don’t immediately think about filing a Jones Act claim.

They’re trying to process what happened.
First comes denial:
“I’m going to be fine.”

Then anger.

Then bargaining:
“If I can just get a little better, maybe I can still go back to work.”

Then, for some injured mariners, comes the realization that the injury may permanently change their career and family life.

That’s often when the legal questions become real.

If you’re a Jones Act seaman who has been seriously injured offshore, you may have rights involving:
    •    Lost wages
    •    Future earning capacity
    •    Medical expenses
    •    Pain and suffering
    •    Other damages under maritime law

The hardest part is sometimes accepting that the injury has changed things. But understanding your rights can be part of moving forward.

If a serious maritime injury has changed your ability to work, consider speaking with a maritime injury lawyer about your Jones Act rights and what options may be available.

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10/10/2026

What happens when no one sees a maritime incident?

A recent Eastern District of Louisiana case involving a Mississippi River deckhand highlighted an important point: a Jones Act negligence claim does not necessarily fail because there were no witnesses.

The court confirmed that circumstantial evidence can be used to prove negligence. In maritime cases, the evidence surrounding an incident can matter—even when no one saw exactly what happened.
504-553-1435

10/10/2026

What happens when no one sees a maritime accident?
A recent Eastern District of Louisiana case involving a Mississippi River deckhand highlighted an important point: a Jones Act negligence claim does not necessarily fail because there were no witnesses.

The court confirmed that circumstantial evidence can be used to prove negligence. In maritime cases, the evidence surrounding an incident can matter—even when no one saw exactly what happened.
504-553-1435

10/08/2026

You work on the water—but are you actually a Jones Act seaman?

For many traditional vessel-based jobs, the answer may be more straightforward.

Examples can include:
    •    Captains
    •    Deckhands
    •    Engineers
    •    Oilers
    •    Other workers who regularly live and work aboard a vessel

But Jones Act seaman status can become much more complicated when your job falls outside those traditional roles.

The legal question usually depends on the nature of your work and your connection to a vessel or fleet of vessels—not simply whether you happen to work near or on the water.

Why does that matter?

Because your status can determine what rights and remedies may apply if you’re injured at work.

That’s why maritime workers should understand whether they may qualify as a Jones Act seaman before an accident happens.

If you’re unsure, don’t guess.

Talk with a maritime lawyer about the work you actually do and what rights may apply to you.

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10/05/2026

20% at fault? You may still recover 80% of your Jones Act damages.

If you’re a Jones Act seaman and you were partly at fault for your offshore accident, that does not automatically mean you lose your claim.

For example, if you were found 20% at fault and the vessel owner or employer was responsible for the other 80%, your damages may be reduced by your percentage of fault rather than eliminated entirely.

That means a mariner can still potentially recover compensation for things like:
    •    Lost wages
    •    Medical expenses
    •    Pain and suffering
    •    Other damages related to the injury

This is part of what’s known as comparative fault under the Jones Act.

The important point is simple:
Don’t decide for yourself that you have no case just because you made a mistake.

If you were injured offshore, on the river, or aboard a vessel, the facts surrounding the accident matter.

If you think you were partly at fault for a maritime injury, talk with a maritime injury lawyer before assuming you have no Jones Act claim.

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10/03/2026

Don’t WebMD your Jones Act claim 🤦‍♂️

If you’ve been injured offshore, it’s easy to start searching online and convince yourself you either have a great case—or no case at all.

That can be a mistake.

A Jones Act claim depends on the facts:
- how the accident happened
- whether there was negligence
- whether the vessel was unseaworthy
- what injuries you suffered
- how the injury affects your ability to work
And many other factors…

Online research can be helpful, but it can’t fully evaluate your specific situation. You may think you have a weak maritime injury case when the facts actually support a strong claim. Or you may misunderstand what rights apply to you under the Jones Act or general maritime law.

That’s why injured mariners should avoid making legal conclusions based only on internet searches.

Get information. Ask questions. Then talk with a maritime injury lawyer who understands the work you do.

If you’ve been injured offshore and aren’t sure whether you have a Jones Act claim, contact Adam Davis Law Firm to discuss your specific situation.

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