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The Jones Act offers essential protections to seamen, providing them with the right to pursue compensation for injuries caused by negligence while on the job.
If you’re a maritime worker, chances are you’ve heard the term “navigable waters” tossed around in the context of the Jones Act. But what does
The Jones Act, officially known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a federal law that offers significant protection to you as a seaman
Specific laws govern the rights of injured workers in maritime and offshore work. These regulations, known as the Jones Act and Maritime Law, provide compensation
Individuals who can sue under maritime law and the Jones Act are generally called seamen. In order to be a seaman you have to more
Many of our potential clients who are searching for a Louisiana Jones Act lawyer have accidents or injuries which occur while they are on land, working off
When a maritime worker has sustained an offshore injury, compensation under the Jones Act may be available. If it was a result of the employer’s negligence,
While most people are aware that a vessel is another word for boat, ship, etc, the term “vessel” holds specific meaning when it comes to
As with most laws in the United States, there are very specific places where a Jones Act lawsuit must be filed. The choice of where
The Jones Act is a federal statute and is not limited by any type of geographic region or any geographic distance offshore. Whether or not the
The Young Firm is dedicated to advocating for injured maritime workers nationwide. If you were hurt while working offshore, on a vessel, or in a maritime setting, you deserve fair compensation to secure your future.
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