| Protecting the people of Washington |
 |  |  |  |  |  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
The Jones Act is a federal maritime law that provides for
benefits to workers who are injured on sea going vessels
on navigable waters and offshore oil rigs which can be
towed and are not permanently affixed to the ocean floor.
Whether you are a seaman, an officer, a harbor pilot, an
oil worker, a technician, a helicopter pilot, work on a
tugboat, barge, ship, supply boat, semi-submersible
drilling rig, jack-up drilling rig or if you become injured on
or near the water, you should talk to a lawyer before
making a claim or as soon as possible thereafter.
Benefits include maintenance and cure. Maintenance is
daily pay to workers who are unable to work pursuant to
doctor’s orders. Cure includes medical care, doctors,
hospitals and prescriptions drugs.
Don't make the mistake of thinking that a Maritime Law
case is a workers' compensation case. Workers'
Compensation laws are passed by the various States with
relatively small cash settlements. The Jones Act is a
federal law involving very high cash settlements if the
slightest negligence is involved or unseaworthiness of the
vessel.
Unlike workers’ compensation and Longshore-Harbor
Worker Act cases, there is no State or federal agency
involved in the administration of claims. Injured workers
that could be covered under the this law should be
careful about making claims under workers’
compensation or the Longshore-Harbor Workers’ Act. It is
possible to lose rights if the worker elects benefits under
other laws. If you have mistakenly made a claim under the
wrong law, call us immediately to see if we can put things
right.
Settlements in maritime law cases can be significant and
the law complex. Injured workers should consult with a
lawyer early in the case and be aware of the employer’s
desire to minimize their losses.
Some employers will attempt to discourage workers from
obtaining information about their legal rights and will try to
get workers to file claims under workers' compensation
instead of the Jones Act. If an employer is unwilling to
fairly compensate Jones Act workers, a lawsuit can be
filed in federal district court seeking damages, however
most cases are settled prior to trial.
Because weekly payments are sometimes inadequate or
if payments from employers cease, law firms may
advance money to Jones Act clients to help them pay
their bills. Money loaned to clients is collected from the
final settlement or judgment.
If you think you may have a Jones Act claim, please call
us at (206) 622-9050. We will confidentially speak with
you about your injury and answer your questions. We do
our best to help our clients both with money and medical
care.
benefits to workers who are injured on sea going vessels
on navigable waters and offshore oil rigs which can be
towed and are not permanently affixed to the ocean floor.
Whether you are a seaman, an officer, a harbor pilot, an
oil worker, a technician, a helicopter pilot, work on a
tugboat, barge, ship, supply boat, semi-submersible
drilling rig, jack-up drilling rig or if you become injured on
or near the water, you should talk to a lawyer before
making a claim or as soon as possible thereafter.
Benefits include maintenance and cure. Maintenance is
daily pay to workers who are unable to work pursuant to
doctor’s orders. Cure includes medical care, doctors,
hospitals and prescriptions drugs.
Don't make the mistake of thinking that a Maritime Law
case is a workers' compensation case. Workers'
Compensation laws are passed by the various States with
relatively small cash settlements. The Jones Act is a
federal law involving very high cash settlements if the
slightest negligence is involved or unseaworthiness of the
vessel.
Unlike workers’ compensation and Longshore-Harbor
Worker Act cases, there is no State or federal agency
involved in the administration of claims. Injured workers
that could be covered under the this law should be
careful about making claims under workers’
compensation or the Longshore-Harbor Workers’ Act. It is
possible to lose rights if the worker elects benefits under
other laws. If you have mistakenly made a claim under the
wrong law, call us immediately to see if we can put things
right.
Settlements in maritime law cases can be significant and
the law complex. Injured workers should consult with a
lawyer early in the case and be aware of the employer’s
desire to minimize their losses.
Some employers will attempt to discourage workers from
obtaining information about their legal rights and will try to
get workers to file claims under workers' compensation
instead of the Jones Act. If an employer is unwilling to
fairly compensate Jones Act workers, a lawsuit can be
filed in federal district court seeking damages, however
most cases are settled prior to trial.
Because weekly payments are sometimes inadequate or
if payments from employers cease, law firms may
advance money to Jones Act clients to help them pay
their bills. Money loaned to clients is collected from the
final settlement or judgment.
If you think you may have a Jones Act claim, please call
us at (206) 622-9050. We will confidentially speak with
you about your injury and answer your questions. We do
our best to help our clients both with money and medical
care.
Practice Areas
| Personal Injury Attorney Disclaimer: The material presented on this web site for Sindell & Associates should not be taken as legal advise nor does the use of this site constitute an attorney-client relationship. To discuss your personal injury case, contact Sindell & Associates Inc,. P.S |
| Copyright © 2006 Richard Sindell & Associates Inc,.P.S Personal Injury Attorney – All rights reserved |
| Sindell & Assoc.,Inc.,PS (206) 622-9050 richard@sindellaw.net |
| Seaman's Injuries |
