When Jones Act Applies to Your Case (Part A)

If you've been injured in a maritime accident, one of the first questions raised in the process of determining your eligible damages is whether or not the Jones Act applies to the incident and the resultant injuries. Every case is different, and a Louisiana Jones Act lawyer from the Young Law Firm can give you more detailed information on how general maritime law and Jones Act law more specifically applies to your case, but generally, there are a few rules to remember about Jones Law applicability.

Determining Your Eligibility Under the Jones Act

The Jones Act statute that governs all accidents whose circumstances fall within the parameters of the Jones Act grants considerable benefits to seamen who are injured while in the service of their vessel. Seamen who qualify under these laws must be permanently assigned to a vessel that is in navigation. Permanently assigned is defined as spending 30% or more of one's time serving onboard the ship.

Because the Jones Act uses a "featherweight" burden of proof for determining the negligence of employers, defense attorneys for shipping companies may attempt to argue that the injured worker was not a Jones Act seaman, and therefore, doesn't qualify for the benefits.

An attorney can help your case by establishing the necessary evidence to prove conclusively that you qualify as a Jones Act seaman, such as your work schedule or time sheet data.

After an injury aboard a Jones Act vessel, you may qualify for more benefits than your employer would like for you to know about. Speak with a Louisiana Jones Act lawyer at the Young Law Firm who can not only help you determine what kinds of claims your injuries are eligible for, but also will fight to win you the maximum amount of compensation benefits.

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