Maritime work is known for its demanding nature, with lots of long hours and hazardous conditions. Injuries are, unfortunately, quite common, which makes a seaman’s right to benefits under the Jones Act a critical benefit. The primary goal of the Jones Act is to...
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Lawsuits are necessary when workers get hurt on the Great Lakes
When people think of maritime work, they often picture professional fishermen working in the Puget Sound area or maybe ferryman who runs ships up and down the east coast. Others may think of the Mississippi River, which is a navigable waterway and the source of much...
Will a ship have a doctor?
If you go on a large cruise ship or some other such civilian vessel, it is probably going to have a doctor on staff. This person will ride along with the ship and provide aid to those who need it. You certainly do want to check with the cruise line before you get on...
Do you know if you qualify for support under the Jones Act?
There is nothing that feels worse than knowing you cannot work because you were hurt badly on the job. You have suddenly lost your source of income on top of having to deal with painful symptoms of your condition. The good news for those working in the maritime...
Workers hurt on the Mississippi River can’t claim workers’ comp
Workers' compensation benefits protect almost all employees from the risk of getting hurt or sickened by working. Part-time and full-time workers have equal access to benefits. Even someone who gets hurt on their very first day at a new job can claim workers'...
How does the Jones Act protect maritime workers?
Unlike most land-based workers in the United States, maritime workers are not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits under state or federal laws if they are injured on the job. The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 – commonly known as the Jones Act – is a federal law...