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Working at sea is different in many respects from working on land, and this carries through to the laws that apply to maritime workers. This becomes apparent in cases involving workers who are injured at sea. A typical terrestrial worker who has been injured in their...
Many of our readers are likely to be familiar with some of the basics of the Jones Act, an important federal law that protects those who work at sea. Many people know that, in essence, this law allows seaman to pursue claims against their employers when they are...
Injuries can occur in any workplace, including in the maritime industry. While most workplace injuries are covered by state workers’ compensation laws, injured seamen are covered by the Jones Act. To prove employer negligence under the Jones Act, the seaman has the...
If you are a fisherman or a fisherwoman working in Anchorage, Alaska, you may be wondering how long you have to file a case under The Jones Act, if you get injured on the job. The Jones Act is a federal law that protects seamen and seawomen who are injured due to the...
Working on vessels or shoreside can prove dangerous, especially if employers do not take care to keep the work environment safe. For example, seamen must be provided with appropriate safety gear and the vessel itself must be properly maintained. An employer who does...
As you may already know, you have rights under federal law if you are injured while you are at sea. Many times, your injury needs immediate medical attention, and it may take time to get you to shore for proper treatment. This means that your injury could get worse or...
If you are one of the many people in the Anchorage area who work at sea, you have probably heard of the Jones Act. Your employer has certainly heard of it. The Jones Act is a federal law that is intended to protect you and your rights. But, how does it do that?...
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...