Understanding Jones Act Claims
Jones Act Lawyer
Maritime workers know that certain risks go with working any offshore job. They are tough enough to handle the risks. But they shouldn't have to bear the consequences of a dangerous maritime job alone when accidents occur. The Jones Act, a federal law, protects sailors, merchant mariners and crew of a ship or offshore platform who are seriously injured in an accident.
Under the Jones Act, seamen have legal rights to bring claims against a ship owner or employer in cases of negligence or unseaworthiness of a ship or vessel. The Jones Act, a federal law, applies to seamen and maritime workers whether they are injured off the shores of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, or anywhere in the Gulf of Mexico – or anywhere else off the coast of the U.S.
The Jones Act attorneys at Arnold & Itkin LLP understand the complexities of maritime law because we work with it every day to help our clients. If you are a crew member on a ship or offshore vessel and have been seriously injured, you may have a Jones Act claim. But it's important that you contact an experienced offshore injury lawyer right away for help.
We can tell you from years of experience that negligence takes many forms offshore—faulty equipment, untrained crew, poor maintenance, and disregard for safety are a few examples. If you suffered a serious injury offshore in a work-related maritime accident, whether you worked on a tanker, tug, trawler, dredge, cargo boat, drill ship, jack-up rig, semi-submersible rig, or towed oil platform, you may have been a victim of negligence by an employer or fellow crew member. If so, you're legally entitled to claim compensation. You may be owed money for your medical bills, lost income, and living expenses, as well as mortgage and utilities.
Experienced Help with Your Jones Act Claim
The hardworking maritime lawyers at our firm are committed and aggressive about protecting the rights of injured offshore workers throughout the United States. If you or a family member has been involved in a serious maritime accident, you need to take action as soon as possible to protect your right to seek compensation through a Jones Act claim.
We understand the intricacies of maritime and admiralty law and have a strong record of verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients. There are enough risks offshore without negligent employers and ship owners adding to the hazards. We believe that irresponsible maritime employers should be held fully accountable for injuries and deaths to maritime workers caused by unsafe workplaces and negligence.
If you or a loved one has been injured aboard a ship, on an offshore rig or in a maritime-related industry in the Gulf of Mexico or anywhere off the U.S. coast, contact a Jones Act attorney at our firm for experienced legal help.
