The Insurance TRAP That Ruins Your Jones Act Claim

If you were injured working on an offshore oil rig, two different federal laws could apply to your case, and the difference between them could be worth millions of dollars. Maritime injury attorney Matt Schaefer breaks down the Jones Act vs. the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA), and explains exactly how to determine which law protects you. (832) 551-1056 https://www.maintenanceandcure.com 3200 Travis St, Ste 300, Houston, TX 77006 In this video, Matt covers: • Why offshore rig workers can fall under either the Jones Act or LHWCA • What makes you a Jones Act seaman vs. an LHWCA worker • The real financial difference: $300,000 vs. $2.8 million for the same injury • How employers and insurance companies manipulate worker classifications • Common employer arguments, and why they're often wrong • What a maritime lawyer investigates to classify your case correctly • A real case: $250,000 vs. $1.9 million after proper classification • What to do immediately after an offshore rig injury About Matt Schaefer: Matt Schaefer is a maritime injury attorney at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. in Houston, Texas. He focuses exclusively on Jones Act claims, offshore injuries, and maritime law, representing injured seamen and offshore workers nationwide. His firm handles cases on a contingency fee basis, you pay nothing unless you win. This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different. Consult with a qualified attorney about your specific situation. Jones Act Explained — Your Complete Guide    • The Workers Comp Trap Costing Offshore Wor...   Barge Accident Injury — 5 Things Your Employer Won't Tell You    • The Workers Comp Trap Barge Workers Fall I...   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:39 Jones Act vs. LHWCA: Key Differences 1:26 Who Qualifies Under Each Law? 3:14 Why the Classification Matters 4:10 How Employers Manipulate Classifications 5:12 How a Maritime Lawyer Investigates Your Claim 6:39 What to Do After an Offshore Rig Injury #JonesAct #OffshoreInjury #MaritimeLaw #LHWCA #OffshoreRigInjury #JonesActVsLHWCA #MaritimeAttorney #OffshoreWorkerRights #LongshoreAct #SeamanRights #OffshoreOilRig #MaritimeInjury #HoustonMaritimeLawyer #OffshoreLaw #MattSchaefer