It is our intention to help to preserve the legal rights of maritime employees with a Jones Act claim by educating our readers as to what their rights may actually be; what laws may apply; how frequent similar accidents occur; who may be legally at fault; time limits (statute of limitations) for taking action; and so on. It is our hope that by doing so, maritime accident victim/survivors will gain a better understanding of their own legal rights and more wrongdoers will be held accountable.
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Unseaworthiness Doctrine | Maritime Injury Claims Attorney The doctrine of unseaworthiness, which falls under general federal maritime law and is separate from the Jones Act despite being very similar in scope, imposes upon a ship owner to -
Jones Act Claims in Washington State | Unseaworthy Injuries The Jones Act was a significant for employees working on ships because it allowed them to file legal claims if they became ill or were injured while on the job -
Deadliest Catch Fisherman Files Lawsuit over Firework Injuries David “Beaver” Zielinski, a crab fisherman on popular TV show “Deadliest Catch,” has filed a personal injury lawsuit against his former employer after fireworks -
Differences Between Jones Act and Workers' Compensation Claims What is the difference between the Federal Jones Act and the Washington Industrial Insurance Act? Workers in Washington state injured on the job have to follow -
When a Washington State Ferry (WSF) Employee is Injured When an employee is injured on the job in Washington State, they are covered under the Washington Industrial Insurance Act (Chapter 51.12 RCW) and other laws in the state. -
Study Reveals High-Risk Areas for Maritime Accidents What are the most dangerous areas for maritime accidents? The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released data highlighting some of the most dangerous places in the world for maritime accidents.