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Jones Act seaman is anyone whose job is maritime in nature and who performs those duties on navigable waters. If you are a crew member on one of the thousands of vessels that travel on the Mississippi River, you may be a seaman under the Jones Act.
Jones Act vessels include:
• restaurant boats
• tankers
• freighters
• jack-up rigs
• cargo vessels
• semi-submersible
• tow boats
• tug boats
• supply boats
• lay barges
• barges
• fishing vessels
• tour boats
• cruise boats
• charter vessels
• casino boats
• crew support boats
• supply boats
• flats
If you have been injured while working on the Mississippi River, your rights are protected by federal maritime law. You may be entitled to
Jones Act benefits, including
maintenance and cure. Contact the New Orleans maritime attorneys at The Young Firm to discuss your claim, 866-938-6113. The initial consultation is free and there is no fee unless we win your case.
Category: Jones Act Law
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