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The maritime injury attorneys at the New Orleans office of The Young Firm have put together an on-line law library. These articles can help injured seamen learn more about their rights under the Jones Act and other maritime law. Have you been injured on or near the water? Call The Young Firm at 1-866-938-6113.

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Burden of Causation is Featherweight Under the Jones Act
Description: Under the Jones Act the burden of proof for proving causation of your injury is featherweight. Read this article to determine if you can prove your injuries were caused by your accident under the Jones Act.
Punitive Damages for failing to pay maintenance or cure
Description: Under general maritime law, you may collect punitive damages if your employer fails to properly pay maintenance or cure to you after a maritime injury. This article explains when you may collect punitive damages for your company's failure to pay maintenance or cure to you.
You CAN select your own treating doctor under the Jones Act
Description: The Jones Act allows injured seamen to select their own choice of treating doctor. Make sure you pick a doctor you trust to treat you. You do NOT have to treat with any company chosen doctor and this may ruin your case.
What is a Vessel under the Jones Act?
Description: In order for the Jones Act to apply to a particular case, an injured worker must qualify as a “seaman” under the Act. One important qualification of seaman status is that the individual is assigned to a “vessel” or fleet of vessels at the time of his or her accident.