Jones Act Attorneys

Williams Kherkher - Jones Act Attorneys

Given all of the technicalities surrounding anything that happens at sea, and the high number of injuries that occur with often dangerous work, Congress has set out rules and regulations to govern these situations. With any injury at sea, questions often arise concerning jurisdiction, liability and deciding who or what must be held accountable, leaving many injured parties confused.

That's exactly why you need to contact the Jones Act attorneys at Williams Kherkher. Our firm has been representing clients injured at sea for many years, and our Jones Act attorneys will be able to analyze your situation and advise you as to what your next steps. Contact the Jones Act attorneys at Williams Kherkher today for a free consultation.

Below is a brief introduction of the Jones Act and how it applies to injury situations:

Jones Act History

The Jones Act was enacted by Congress in 1970 in response to growing concerns regarding injuries occurring on seafaring vessels in and around the United States. Serious questions regarding jurisdiction, liability and the role of relevant worker's compensation statutes needed to be clarified, and the Jones Act was an attempt to deal with those technicalities.

Jones Act Coverage

The Jones Act covers all employees working on a ship, rig, barge, crew ship recreational boat, floating crane, tanker or just about any other type of vessel that sits on water. Its protection extends to and governs the liability of vessel operators and marine employers for the work-related injury or death of an employee.

Overall, the Jones Act is extremely complicated, which is why you need to contact the Jones Act attorneys at Williams Kherkher immediately for a consultation if you've been injured while working at sea. You only have a certain amount of time to act, so contact the firm today.