Jones Act Lawyer

What the Jones Act Governs

In the past there was no protection for the labor force on sea vessels. Because of the quite precarious work environment that ships provide, workers would suffer from a large range of injuries and generally had no one to turn to for compensation for medical expenses and/or loss of wages. There was nothing to protect these workers while allowing employers to be free of any liability, other than a series of common law remedies. This changed at the passing of the Jones Act.

The Jones Act allows a worker who has been injured because of employer or co-worker negligence to receive compensation for injuries suffered. These workers may understand many of the risks involved with their job duties, but the Jones Act takes this into account while ensuring the proper parties are liable, i.e. the employer or the owner of the vessel.

The Jones Act is a very complicated piece of legislation. There are many scenarios that the Act covers including collection of compensation for a daily allowance for each lost day of work, costs of hospitalization, physical therapy, and other remedies.

Seeking a Jones Act Lawyer

Seeking a Jones Act lawyer is highly advisable if you are a sea worker that has been injured on the job. Working with a Williams Kherkher Jones Act lawyer will provide you with the benefit of knowing what your legal rights and options could be based on the facts that surround your situation. Not to mention, your initial consultation at Williams Kherkher is always free of charge.

As with most cases regarding compensation for an injury endured on the job, there is a time limit to file your claim. You must file your claim within three years of the date you were injured or the date that you discovered your injury which is assumed to be a reasonable amount of time. There is a process that needs to be started to file your claim, so waiting is not going to help your case and may actually negatively affect it. The sooner you contact a Jones Act lawyer at Williams Kherkher, the sooner you can begin to protect and enforce your rights.

Do not hesitate; contact one of our Jones Act lawyers at Williams Kherkher for a free consultation. We have helped many people in your same situation and will help you come to an educated decision on how to proceed.