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The Jones Act
Specialized Legal Assistance for Jones Act Claims
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 to file your Jones Act claim and learn what specific laws apply to you.
What is the employer's responsibility under the Jones Act?
Latti & Anderson, a New England firm focusing on admiralty and Jones Act maritime law, has a 45-year record of accomplishment helping longshoremen, seamen, and other offshore workers file Jones Act claims. 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 you successfully file a Jones Act claim.
A law firm providing Jones Act claim 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 for a Jones Act claim after an injury.