The Jones Act covers crewmembers who sustain injuries or contract illness while working aboard a vessel. Similar to workers' compensation for land-based employees, this act helps pay the costs of your lost wages, medical care and other relevant expenses following an...
Jones Act
Why injuries on the water are treated differently
For those working at sea -- such as the crew of a cargo freighter -- injuries are often treated a bit differently than those on land. You may be wondering what the Jones Act does and why there is any difference, as these are still workplace injuries. Let’s break down...
Is the neck injury you suffered covered under the Jones Act?
Work on a commercial fishing vessel includes some potentially dangerous situations. If you were involved in a slip-and-fall accident while aboard, you are wondering if the Jones Act covers your injury.If you suffered the injury through no fault but your own, you will...
