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Crewmen and other types of sea vessel workers are constantly exposed to high risk of suffering personal injury on the job. All maritime workers who are employed as seamen, crew members or commercial fisherman are protected under the Jones Act of 1920 – also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 – which provides comprehensive coverage to maritime employees who are injured or killed as a result of their own employer’s negligence.
Crew members working aboard sea vessels (including ships, boats, barges, tug boats, commercial fishing vessels, crab boats, cruise ships, tour boats, and sea tankers) in traversable bodies of water are entitled to compensation for damages under the Jones Act in the event of injury or death that resulted from the negligence of their employer.
If you or a loved one has a Jones Act case, Davis Law Group Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers is here to help. Contact us today at (206) 900-8377, use the chat feature below or fill out the form on this page to get started.
The Jones Act applies to seamen injured on ships, offshore oil rigs, barges, tug boats, tankers, riverboats, shrimp boats, trawlers, fishing boats, ferries, water taxis, and all other vessels on the ocean or intra-coastal rivers and canals. The Jones Act also applies to commercial divers and other underwater personnel.
The law stipulates that any worker who spends more than 30 percent of their time on a vessel in navigation qualifies as a seaman according to the Jones Act. An employee that does not qualify for a Jones Act claim may instead be covered under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Act.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, contact attorney Chris Davis and the team at Davis Law Group Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers at 206-727-4000 to schedule your free legal consultation.
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All claims of injury and/or death made by maritime employees or their families should be evaluated for potential coverage under the Jones Act. If you are unsure about whether you are covered by the Jones Act, it may be in your best interest to contact a qualified attorney who understands the Jones Act and maritime law in order to explore your legal rights and discuss your options for financial compensation.
Examples of the types of maritime workers who are afforded coverage by the Jones Act include:
When an injured maritime worker or seaman files a suit for personal injury, there are three possible grounds of recovery that may apply to the case. They are:
Each of these grounds of recovery can affect the amount and type of compensation that may be available to an injured maritime worker. The specific facts and details which are unique to an individual’s case will typically determine which of the grounds are applicable. Our attorneys can help you and your loved ones better understand your legal rights and how these factors might affect your claim.
Maritime employees who are injured or killed as a result of their employer’s negligence often suffer significant and life-altering damages and losses. Some of the types of damages that are recoverable under the Jones Act include:
In most cases, legal action under the Jones Act allows for significantly greater compensation to victims of maritime negligence than under the Longshore Harbor Worker Act or State Workers Compensation Acts. For injured maritime workers, it is extremely important to understand the differences between claims under the Jones Act compared to claims under Washington state’s workers’ compensation laws.
If you believe you may be entitled to financial compensation under the Jones Act of 1920 – also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 – contact Davis Law Group Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers or call our downtown Seattle office at (206) 900-8377.
Unfortunately, injured seamen face numerous obstacles in the event they want to pursue a Jones Act injury claim with their employer. The insurance companies involved will dispute the claim and make life difficult on the injured person.
Injured workers face a number of worries when considering a Jones Act claim, including:
Many times, an employer and/or insurer will attempt to dispute a claim using the following reasons:
By hiring a Jones Act or maritime lawyer, victims can focus on their recovery while the attorneys handle the legal side of things. For a free case evaluation with the attorneys at Davis Law Group Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, call (206) 900-8377.
Seaman that are injured on the job often face grueling and life-changing injuries. Their lives may never be the same, and they are often left with chronic pain and an inability to live their life as normal.
Any number of injuries may occur, including:
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