Maritime Accidents Can Lead To Serious, Life-Altering Injuries
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If you’ve been injured on a ship, you might be eligible for compensation under the Jones Act. Passed in 1920 and revised in 2006, this federal law protects seamen injured in maritime accidents. While the Jones Act allows injured seamen to collect damages not afforded to them under state workers’ compensation laws, the burden of proof rests on the injured party’s shoulders.
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Far too many injured seamen try to prove their cases and collect damages on their own. They quickly realize that it’s hard to represent yourself in these cases. If you want to prove your cases and collect damages, a Jones Act attorney is necessary.
Proving Negligence Or Unseaworthiness Under The Jones Act
Proving negligence or unseaworthiness is at the heart of a claim under the Jones Act. From minor mishaps to serious life-threatening injuries, injured seamen must prove three elements to win the case. Failure to prove all three makes it impossible to reach the desired outcome.
First
The injured worker must prove he or she was a Jones Act Seaman.
Second
The Seaman needs to prove that the vessel owner was negligent, or that the vessel was unseaworthy (unseaworthiness examples could include using dangerous ship equipment, being directed to perform an unsafe work method, or an undermanned vessel).
Third
The Seaman must prove that the negligence or unseaworthiness caused the sailor to suffer personal injury damages.
Unlike other personal injuries claims, the attorney only needs to prove that the defendant was at least somewhat responsible for the injury.
PROVIDING EXPERT TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE REGARDING INJURIES
Insurance companies often try to claim that accidents caused by negligence didn’t lead to injuries. An experienced attorney can use expert medical witnesses to prove causation. This is the most important aspect of a Jones Act case.
GET THE COMPENSATION YOU DESERVE
Ships are dangerous, and if you are injured, you deserve compensation under the Jones Act. You might be eligible for lost wages, lost earning capacity, and medical expenses. Also, mental anguish and pain and suffering are on the table for those who experienced serious life-threatening injuries.
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