If you are injured offshore and qualify as a Jones Act seaman (you can read more about the Jones Act and Jones Act seaman status in other entries on this website), some employers will treat you honestly and fairly, provide independent medical advice and care, ensure that you recover from your injuries before requiring you to come back to work, and provide you and your family with appropriate payments while you recover from your injuries.
However, sometimes Jones Act employers will try to "trick" you into believing things about your case and your situation that simply...
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The Jones Act – Some “Secrets” Your Employer May Not Want You To Know If You Are Injured Offshore
Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
Should I file my Jones Act injury claim or maritime injury claim in federal or state court?
Sunday, February 25th, 2007
A Jones Act claim will always be governed by federal substantive law. Most, if not all, general maritime claims will also be governed by federal substantive law.
However, an injured Jones Act seaman or maritime worker may be able to file his claim in state court. When you first speak with your lawyer, you should ask him to tell you whether you should file your claim in a federal or state court, and why. A good Jones Act lawyer or maritime lawyer should be able to tell you immediately where you should file your claim and tell you why...
However, an injured Jones Act seaman or maritime worker may be able to file his claim in state court. When you first speak with your lawyer, you should ask him to tell you whether you should file your claim in a federal or state court, and why. A good Jones Act lawyer or maritime lawyer should be able to tell you immediately where you should file your claim and tell you why...
