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Workers in Alaska and Washington who are injured while at sea can file a claim under the Jones Act. To succeed in your claim, you must prove that your injury was caused by negligence or unseaworthiness, which means that the vessel you were working on was unsafe. Part...
Being injured at sea can derail your life more than you ever expected. Your injuries might leave you with unbearable physical pain and suffering, and the mental anguish that results may be overwhelming. As if that’s not enough, there’s also the financial harm that may...
Every seaman knows how dangerous their job can be. Accidents will happen and injuries will occur. When you’re injured due to the negligence of the captain or another member of the crew, the Jones Act provides you with a remedy. But you can’t wait around forever before...
The fishing industry is huge in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, but it is not without its dangers. It is not unknown for a commercial fisherman to die at sea. If this happens, it is important to have a good understanding of the Death on the High Seas Act. The Death...
