Jones Act Injuries

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Your Employer

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What is the Jones Act?

The Jones Act was written to help injured seamen. The Jones Act also protects U.S. interests within its own waters and ensures that the United States maintains a fleet of merchant ships.

Seamen injured on Ships, Offshore Oil Rigs, Barges, Tug Boats, Tankers, Riverboat Casinos Crew Boats, Shrimp Boats, Trawlers, Fishing Boats, Ferries, Water Taxis, and all other vessels on the ocean and all intra-coastal rivers and canals, as well as drivers, divers, and underwater personnel are typically covered.

Much is at stake in a Jones Act claim. This website is dedicated to providing accurate, updated information on the Jones Act, contacts and resource links. News articles will be updated regularly. Our goal is to assist you in finding the information you need according to your unique situation. Please read the disclaimer notice at the bottom of the page before continuing.

Jones Act Information

The information section begins with the full text of the Jones Act. There are also articles on the History of the Jones Act and Maritime and Admiralty Law.

The remainder of the section discusses maritime law and legal issues, covering such topics as maintenance and cure, negligence and unseaworthiness, statutory requirements, and damages. The section also compares the Jones Act with traditional personal injury claims.

Jones Act Injuries

This section references common questions about maritime injuries. The page discusses how to choose a good treating doctor and how medical treatment affects a Jones Act case. It also gives insight into employer behavior and the role of the insurance company in Jones Act cases.

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Did You Know...

	Claims can result in large cash awards?
	You may be eligible for attorney loans?
	You are allowed to choose your own doctor?
	Following an injury, your employer cannot be trusted?
	That attorneys can help you secure medical tests and treatment?
	That the Jones Act is almost no fault?
	If you have been injured on the water, then chances are, you are covered by the Jones Act!

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