Riverboat Casino Injury Lawyer

Employees of riverboat casinos are not always covered by worker's compensation. Riverboat casino employees can be considered "seamen" if they work aboard a vessel in navigable waters. Therefore riverboat casino employees usually fall under federal maritime law and/or the Jones Act.
Maritime Laws May Apply to Riverboat Employees

Maritime laws such as the Jones Act were created by congress to give special protections to workers on boats, including workers such as dealers or waitresses on riverboat casinos.
Jones Act and Riverboat Casino Accidents

If a riverboat casino employee can show negligence on the part of the casino owner or management, or fellow riverboat casino employees, that employee is entitled to recover for lost wages, lost benefits, pain and suffering, disability and full compensation. Filing a Jones Act case provides riverboat casino workers with many advantages over filing a worker's compensation case, including the right to have the case heard by a jury. Also, under the Jones Act, even if the riverboat casino operator was not negligent, they are still responsible for paying medical bills and lost wages, known as "maintenance and cure".
What to do After a Riverboat Casino Injury?

If you are injured on a riverboat casino, obtain medical treatment immediately. Get the name and phone numbers of any witnesses to the accident. Importantly, riverboat casino injury cases have very specific laws, including a shorter statutes of limitations. It's important to contact a personal injury lawyer experienced in maritime law. The lawyers at the Rasansky law firm stand ready to fight for your rights. Contact the Rasansky law firm for a free consultation.