For those whose work involve developing and removing natural resources from the Outer Continental Shelf, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) offers coverage protection for many oil rig workers injured on the job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nUnlike a Jones Act claim, if you are filing for compensation under LHWCA or OCSLA, you do not need to prove negligence or unseaworthiness in order to receive benefits. Under these regulations, if you are injured at work offshore, you are typically entitled to receive benefits.<\/p>\n
Do Not Navigate the Tricky Waters of an Offshore Injury Claim Alone<\/h2>\n
The success of your Jones Act or other offshore injury claim relies heavily on your attorney\u2019s experience with and understanding of maritime law. At Kennedy Law Firm LLP, our offshore injury attorneys have extensive experience with maritime law, and are skilled negotiators and litigators who will not settle for less than you deserve. To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with a Houston Jones Act lawyer, call us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If you work offshore, you know the risks that your job involves. You could be days away from medical help when you are at sea, and you may often be performing dangerous tasks such as welding, handling chemicals, and working from great heights. Because of the unique set of risks and working conditions offshore workers<\/p>\n
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