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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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All Doubt In A Maintenance and Cure Case Is Resolved In Favor Of Seaman [PDF]
Description: All Doubt In A Maintenance and Cure Case Is Resolved In Favor Of Seaman-- vaughan v. atkinson
Read Here how you can have two employers at the same time under the Jones Act [PDF]
Description: An injured seaman may have two Jones Act employers at the same time under the Jones Act. This case explains how and why this is true. It is important to name both employers in any suit filed under the Jones Act.
Read about the 'featherweight' burden of proof under the Jones Act [PDF]
Description: Read about the 'featherweight' burden of proof under the Jones Act
Featherweight Causation explained in this case [PDF]
Description: Featherweight Causation under the Jones Act explained in this case
Stewart v. Dutra is the United States Supreme Court Case that defines a Vessel Under Jones Act [PDF]
Description: This case defines the term 'vessel' under the Jones Act-- to qualify under the Jones Act, you must be assigned to a vessel--read here to learn about the definition of a vessel to see if you qualify as a seaman.
This case explains your right to select your own treating doctor under maritime law [PDF]
Description: Under Maritime Law you have the right to select your own treating doctor. Read this case to learn how the company cannot make you treat with their chosen doctor.
Punitive Damages are allowed under maintenance and cure maritime law [PDF]
Description: New case now allows injured seamen to collect punitive damages if their employer refuses to pay maintenance and cure under maritime law. Read case here to learn about maintenance and cure punitive damages law.