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Is My Work-Related Injury Covered by the Jones Act?

Workers who are hurt while working on board an ocean liner, oil rig, or other type of vessel may be entitled to financial compensation under the Jones Act. Work-related injuries caused by an employer’s negligence or carelessness by workers who spend most of their time on vessels at sea are covered by the Jones Act. The law provides compensation for medical bills, lost income from time off work, and other damages.

Is My Job Covered by the Jones Act?

Seamen working on a wide range of ocean vessels are covered by the Jones Act, including those who work aboard:

• Ships
• Offshore oil rigs and platforms
• Barges
• Tug boats
• Tankers
• Riverboats, including gambling vessels
• Shrimp boats
• Trawlers
• Fishing boats
• Ferries
• Water taxis
• All other vessels on the ocean or intra-coastal rivers and canals

Can I File a Jones Act Claim?

In order to file a Jones Act claim, you must first be a seaman, as defined by the law. According to the Jones Act, a seaman is a worker who is:

• More or less permanently connected with a vessel or fleet of vessels
  In navigation at the time of the accident, and
• Aboard the vessel to perform duties necessary to the operation of the vessel or a mission being carried out on the vessel
• Under the Jones Act, you will qualify as a seaman if you spend at least 30 percent of your work time on a vessel in navigation at sea. Therefore, even if your injury happened on land, as long as you typically work at sea, you will still be eligible for compensation under the Jones Act.

Also, injured seamen who do not qualify for a Jones Act claim may still be able to collect compensation under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.

Statute of Limitation

A Jones Act claim must be filed within three (3) years of the date of the incident causing the injury. If this deadline, called a statute of limitation, is allowed to expire, you will be forever barred from getting into court to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other damages. It is imperative that you consult with a qualified, experienced maritime attorney as soon after your injury as possible to ensure that your legal rights are protected.

Get Jones Act Legal Advice

Injured maritime workers and their loved ones may have rights to be financially compensated for their injuries. If you or someone you know has been hurt while on the job at sea, contact the dedicated lawyers at Mark & Associates, P.C. today for aggressive legal representation. Our experienced firm will represent your interests to achieve the best possible legal outcome in your case. Contact us for a free consultation and case evaluation to learn what legal rights you may have. Call 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or fill out the form on this page.