Reporting a Jones Act Violation of Employer Safety
Feb 14, 2013
Has a Jones Act violation resulted in you suffering injuries? You could be entitled to compensation. To learn more about your legal rights, contact a Louisiana Jones Act lawyer for filing Jones Act cla...
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Jones Act Insurance Coverage: Establishing Damages in a Jones Act Claim
Jan 26, 2013
Under Jones Act insurance coverage, injured workers can recover damages through a lawsuit against their employer if it's found that the employer acted negligently. While maintenance and cure benefits a...
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Injured Oil Rig Workers Have Rights under the Jones Act
Jan 24, 2013
Oil rig workers perform under risky and stressful circumstances. If, while on the job, a worker is injured, his or her rights are protected under the Jones Act. To learn more about these rights, contac...
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What do you need to get a TWIC card?
Jan 21, 2013
Are you wondering how to obtain a TWIC card? The card allows you access to ports and vessels that are regulated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. What you'll need to get a TWIC card ...
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Jones Act Coverage: How Maximum Cure is Determined
Jan 08, 2013
Under Jones Act coverage, maritime workers are entitled to maintenance and cure benefits in the event they are injured on the job. But maintenance and cure doesnt last forever. Maintenance, which help...
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Jones Act Insurance Coverage: Medical Expenses Recoverable
Dec 23, 2012
Jones Act insurance coverage provides compensation for maritime workers who are injured as a result of negligent actions from an employer or coworker. For help learning about Jones Act settlements and...
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Jones Act’s Requirement for Seaworthiness
Dec 19, 2012
Often, determining what is Jones Act lawsuit material can be difficult. Because injured workers are provided maintenance and cure benefits to pay for health care and daily living expenses, it may seem...
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Jones Act Claims: Determining the Value of Jones Act Settlements
Dec 10, 2012
Jones Act claims allow maritime workers to seek compensation if injured on the job. While maritime law provides these workers with maintenance and cure benefits to pay for medical expenses and daily ...
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Maintenance and Cure Under Jones Act Law: Ensure You Get It
Nov 30, 2012
The Jones Act law is designed to protect maritime workers who become injured while performing their duties. In order to protect offshore workers in the event they are injured or harmed, the law require...
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Offshore Injury Lawyer Explains State Law vs. Maritime Law Applicability
Nov 25, 2012
Understanding state law vs. maritime law can be tricky. Each year, thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in offshore accidents. Many accident victims and their families require the counse...
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