What if I am injured in a foreign port?

If you are injured in a foreign port, you may have options for compensation based on the assumption that you were employed in the United States or in a vessel owned by a United States corporation. Generally speaking, a maritime worker who is injured while performing their job duties is protected under the laws of the United States. The most common form of compensation for a maritime injury in a foreign port is under the Jones Act, which is a federal law that provides for compensation to injured seamen from their employer. If you are injured in a foreign port, you may be able to recover compensation for the injury from your employer, either through a settlement or court. You may also be able to recover compensation through the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. This federal law provides for medical expenses, lost wages, and other compensation to maritime workers who are injured in a foreign port. The Maritime Injury Law in New Hampshire also provides you with the right to bring a lawsuit against the foreign port or vessel where you sustained the maritime injury. This may allow you to recover money damages including medical costs, pain and suffering, and lost wages, which may be more than what you would typically receive under the Jones Act or the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. Injuries sustained in a foreign port can be complex and it is important to consult an experienced maritime injury lawyer to determine your rights and the best course of action to take. An experienced attorney can help assess the facts and determine who is liable for the injury, and what types of compensation are available for your claim.

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