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Jones Act for Injured Sea Workers

One of the toughest work environments has to be that of a sea worker. The working conditions of a sea worker fall within a wide range of situations. There are many different-sized vessels with different-sized work bases and a different amount of facilities. Some vessels are set up for overnight, long term work, and some are for a job that can be completed in a day. No matter what type of vessel or what type of job, the vessel must be "seaworthy" and the working conditions safe.

Unfortunately, there are times when this is not the case and a worker becomes injured. The injury can be minor, for example, a slip and fall. It can be an injury where the worker misses minimal days of work. On the other extreme, the injury can be catastrophic. A worker could be unable to work for a long period time or even be unable to work again.

If the injury was caused because of employer negligence, regardless if whether it is a minor injury or a major injury, then the worker has a right to pursue legal action to ensure the employer is held liable.

With the passing of the Jones Act by the United States Congress, the rights of injured seamen are protected. The Jones Act contains all kinds of policies and regulations that describe numerous sea worker scenarios. The Jones Act takes into consideration the many, many factors that affect a sea worker and their job at hand. This could include but is not limited to who owns the vessel, which navigable waters the vessel was on at the time of the injury, jurisdiction and other factors.

Legal Assistance from a Jones Act Lawyer

If you have decided to pursue legal action or are considering it, you need to speak with a Jones Act lawyer. A Jones Act lawyer will have the comprehension of the Jones Act and other applicable legislation to be able to properly handle your case. This area of law is quite complex, so your best choice is a Jones Act lawyer that has the in-depth knowledge of maritime law. That's not to say that you may not need a lawyer that has a familiarity in other areas of law such as personal injury or products liability. These other areas of law may come into play depending on factors such as whether you were working with any equipment when you were injured or what type of injury you endured.

To schedule a free consultation, contact one of Williams Kherkher's Jones Act lawyers today.