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A: Put shortly, yes, all Jones Act vessels must be seaworthy. If a vessel that was unseaworthy contributed to an accident that caused your injury, you may be able to file a claim under both general maritime law and the Jones Act of 1920. Contact a team of boat accident lawyers to learn more about these statutes and how they can affect the outcome of your injury claim.
The Jones Act of 1920, also called the Merchant Marine Act, is a federal law that governs maritime commerce and accident procedure. Under that act, any Jones Act vessels are defined as any of the following:
General maritime law stipulates that any vessel owner must ensure that the vessel, along with any accessories or equipment aboard the vessel, is "seaworthy" and "reasonably fit for its intended purpose."
What this means is that any equipment malfunction on the vessel constitutes a breach of the ordinance that vessels be seaworthy. As such, you can file a general maritime claim under the doctrine of seaworthiness, as well as a Jones Act claim if you qualify as a Jones Act seaman.
The doctrine of seaworthiness applies strictly and solely to the owner of the vessel upon which you were injured. A team of boat accident lawyers can help you with your claim after a boating injury.
Contact a Tram of Boat Accident Lawyers
The Jones Act of 1920 provides you with certain protections your employer may not want you to know about. Boat accident lawyers from The Young Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana can help you if you have suffered boating accident injuries, an offshore accident or other injuries that fall under maritime law. Though we are based in Louisiana, we are ready and able to help injured victims throughout the U.S. Order our free Maritime Injury Law guide and/or our guide to what to do when you are injured offshore to learn all about your rights as an injured worker.
When you are ready to get started with your Jones Act injury case, we urge you to contact us today for a FREE case evaluation - call 1-504-680-4100 or toll-free at 1-866-938-6113.
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