Under 46 USC § 50101, the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 addresses almost every aspect of the shipping industry, and the statute has an enormous economic impact on the United States. Parts of this law, better known as the Jones Act, also provide protections for sailors and others working on sea-faring vessels. These protections are …
Most people are not familiar with workers’ compensation claims until they sustain an on-the-job injury. Unfortunately, it is not always easy for injured employees to recover the compensation they deserve. This is especially true for workers on seafaring vessels. Most people who work on ships on the open ocean are not covered by any state’s …
If you were injured while working at sea, you might be able to make a claim under the Jones Act. This Act gives injured seamen a legal avenue to recover compensation for medical expenses and other damages that result from on-the-job injuries. The importance of the Jones Act lies in the fact that most people …
My father, who lives in Mobile, was recently hurt and hospitalized while working offshore on an oil rig. I suggested that we hire a lawyer to help us, but he wants to make sure we find the right person for the job. What questions should we ask to make sure we find the best injury …
