Lack of Medical Equipment on Vessels: Know Your Rights
When maritime workers are injured at sea, shipowners have a duty to provide prompt and adequate medical care. If a…
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Negligence from a Maritime Coworker: Understand Your Rights Under the Jones Act
Working as a seaman comes with a high risk of injury, illness, and fatality. Suffering any of these dangers due…
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Understanding PTSD and the Jones Act
Maritime workers who have experienced traumatic events can develop PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The impact of this illness…
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4 Most Frequent Jones Act Mistakes to Avoid
The Jones Act, or Merchant Marine Act of 1920, not only protects the US maritime industry, but it protects the…
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What Dredge Workers Should Know About the Jones Act
Dredge workers are essential to the maritime industry, keeping waterways navigable and shipping lanes open. Prior to 2005, it was…
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Can I Be Fired for Filing a Jones Act Lawsuit?
Seamen have specific Jones Act protections should they be injured while in the service of a vessel and on duty…
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What Is Considered a Vessel Under the Jones Act?
If you or a family member was injured while working on a boat, barge, or drilling platform, the Jones Act…
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How the Jones Act Supports the US Navy and National Security
The United States Navy is a powerful maritime force, with active vessels on duty at all times. The U.S. Navy…
