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Jones Act Injuries - Back Injuries

Working at sea can be a very demanding job, both physically and mentally. The use of large machinery, heavy equipment and the harsh conditions of the sea can all put sea workers at high risk of suffering painful back injuries. If a sea worker suffers a back injury while on the job, the injury may be a result of an employer’s negligent actions. Employers have a legal responsibility to provide workers with a reasonably safe working environment. This responsibility includes providing proper training, warnings about unsafe conditions, and safe equipment and tools.

The Jones Act helps to protect injured sea workers from the negligent actions of their employers. Enacted in 1970, the Jones Act allows injured sea workers to take legal action against negligent employers in order to receive compensation for their injuries. The Jones Act also works to encourage employers to provide their workers with a safer working environment.

Back injuries can be incredibly painful. In some cases, the injury may be caused by one incidence of trauma. Other back injuries, however, may be the result of years of unsafe working conditions, defective equipment, repetitive motions, or unsafe work tasks.

Back injuries can range in severity from injured muscles to serious spinal cord injuries, leading to permanent disability or even death. If you have suffered a back injury due to the negligent actions of your employer, contact a doctor immediately to be examined. A skilled doctor may be able to help you determine how your injury was caused as well as which treatments will be the most effective to treat your injury.

After you have visited a doctor, contact an experienced lawyer to discuss your legal rights. Contact the Jones Act lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 866-950-9000 for more information on the Jones Act.