“The Young Firm is the way to go for maritime law. I struggled to find the right fit for my family and I. I was taken seriously from the start. They are very knowledgeable and experts at what they do. I’m pleased and thankful for the support and hard work they put into me as their client. Thank you Tim, Megan, and The Young Firm team for being there when no one else would.”
Trusted maritime attorneys
When the water changes everything.
For more than three decades, The Young Firm has helped injured maritime workers find clarity, care, and a path forward.
Louisiana roots. Maritime focus. National reach.
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The work behind the case
Experience the difference
Maritime cases are built in the details. See the focus, preparation, and human commitment we bring to every client.
Cases we handle
Maritime law is different
Our practice is built around the laws, vessels, and working realities that shape life on the water.
Jones Act Claims
Learn how seaman status, employer negligence, vessel assignments, and filing deadlines can shape a claim after an injury aboard a working vessel.
Offshore Injury Claims
Rigs, platforms, boats, and shelf work fall under overlapping laws. See which claim options may apply, what records matter, and what deadlines to watch.
Barge & Tugboat Injury Claims
Deckhands, tankermen, engineers, pilots, and mates hurt on barges, tugs, and towboats: what to do about treatment, records, and the companies involved.
Maintenance and Cure Claims
Medical care and daily living support after an injury at sea.
Unseaworthiness Claims
Vessels, crews, and equipment must be reasonably fit for their intended use.
Longshore & Harbor Worker Claims (LHWCA)
Federal benefits for workers loading, unloading, building, and repairing vessels.
Port, Dock & Shipyard Injury Claims
Terminals, docks, and shipyards combine heavy equipment with tight schedules.
Maritime Wrongful Death Claims
Support for families after a fatal incident on the water.
Third-Party Maritime Injury Claims
Claims against contractors, vessel owners, and other companies at fault.
Selected results
Built for meaningful outcomes
$9,450,949.00
Jones Act
Unconscious in a Lower Mississippi River Barge Coupling
$5,000,000.00
Jones Act
Pinned by a Rotating Crane for 40 Seconds
$1,200,000.00
Oil Rig
Dropped Pipe Strikes Floorhand on Offshore Rig
$4,800,000.00
Jones Act
Deckhand Crushed Between Vessel and Dredge Cutterhead
Maritime client reviews
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