The Jones Act

Jones Act Lawyers

Sailors and other maritime workers can use the Jones Act to seek compensation for many accident injuries. This federal law applies to anyone considered a "seaman" and allows such workers to file claims for injuries caused by their employer. Almost anyone permanently assigned to a vessel when they are injured is considered a seaman under the Jones Act. If you have been injured while doing maritime work, contact a knowledgeable maritime lawyer for information on the Jones Act and whether it applies to you.

What is the employer's responsibility under the Jones Act?

Latti & Anderson, a New England firm focusing on admiralty and maritime law, has a 45-year record of accomplishment helping longshoremen, seamen, and other offshore workers seek compensation under the Jones Act. All employers must provide employees with a secure working environment that includes well-trained co-workers and safe vessels. If employers are negligent and injuries result, our attorneys help seamen recover against those employers.

Careless co-workers, bad judgment, or poor maintenance can be the cause of an injury at sea

Anyone with a contractual relationship to the employer can cause or contribute to a seaman's injury. Subcontractors, supervisors, and fellow seamen can be responsible for injuries on the job. We represent workers in Jones Act cases against employers using fishing fleets, lobster boats, water taxis, ferries, container ships, and barges. Whether the accident and injury was caused by inadequate training, failure to seek shelter in bad weather, or a poorly maintained vessel, Latti & Anderson can help.

A law firm providing Jones Act representation throughout the United States

Contact the maritime law firm of Latti & Anderson whether your injury occurred in New England waters or in the Alaska fishery, speak with a Jones Act lawyer before talking to the insurance company or owner of the vessel. We have the knowledge, the investigators, and the experience to advise you about your best course of action after an injury.

Free initial consultation - Most cases handled on a contingency basis