Employees on Private Vessels

Personal Yacht Crews Have Rights Under the Jones Act

Paid crew members on personal yachts registered in the United States are covered by the Jones Act and have remedies under general maritime law for unseaworthiness. This federal law governs the ability of maritime workers in many occupations to obtain compensation for injuries sustained on the job. Crews of motorized yachts and sailing boats can sue the owners of the vessels for negligence, seeking payment for medical bills, lost wages, and other costs of the injury.

45 years of experience helping injured sailors and seamen

At the law firm of Latti & Anderson , our lawyers help crew members who work and live on personal yachts as part of their job obtain compensation for injuries under the Jones Act and have remedies under general maritime law for unseaworthiness..  We have been practicing maritime law for more than 45 years and have gained the experience and knowledge that our clients need. Wherever you sustained an injury, whether in the Caribbean, Florida, or Rhode Island, we can help. Contact us at our office. Call 1-800-392-6072 for a free initial consultation.

Representing the families of Flying Colours crew members

A typical case is that of the Flying Colours, a 54 foot yacht with a home port of Washington, D.C. The boat went down in heavy seas off the coast of North Carolina en route from St. Thomas to Annapolis, Maryland in May of 2007. We represented the families of three of the crew members who were lost in what was later named tropical storm Andrea.

Contact a maritime lawyer after an accident on a private yacht

If you are a crew member of any personal yacht registered in the United States, you or a family member may file a lawsuit under the Jones Act if you are injured on the job. If you are a family member of a crew member, you can pursue a wrongful death suit if your loved one is killed on the job. As with the Flying Colours, the destination of the boat does not matter. Contact our law firm to learn more.

Free initial consultation - Most cases handled on a contingency basis