Santa Monica Jones Act Attorney

What are your rights under the Maritime/Jones Act?

For workers who are employed on ships and vessels, crewmembers are protected from injuries suffered at work by the Maritime/Jones Act.  Similar to a workers' compensation claim, the Jones Act protects employees injured by allowing them to file a claim for benefits.  If you or someone you know was injured while performing the duties of your post on the ship, you may be entitled to benefits.  The Santa Monica personal injury attorney, Philip J. Layfield, is knowledgeable in the area of maritime law and can provide you with the assistance you need when pursuing compensation for a maritime related injury.

With the Jones Act a worker injured on the job must prove there was some degree of negligence on the part of the owners of the vessel or anyone associated with them, such as officers or other employees.  Negligence must occur in order to obtain compensation.  Because of this issue, it is vitally important that your attorney be well-versed in the laws governing maritime issue and the Jones Act, as a careful review of the facts of the accident will need to be conducted to determine exactly what occurred and who the cause of the accident was.  Such things as failure to maintain some portion of the ship, making it dangerous to work in that environment, or the lack of safety equipment are examples.

Compensation for Your Injury on Board a Vessel

Ships of all kinds can be dangerous to work in.  Many things can go wrong in this type of environment, and if an accident leading to injuries was as a result of any form of negligence, Attorney Layfield will find what caused it and aggressively pursue compensation for your injuries.  When unable to work due to injuries sustained on board a vessel you may be entitled to a daily allowance of pay covered under the Jones act and referred to as "maintenance".  The cost of your medical bills would also be considered, referred to as "cure".  When negligence can be proven showing a failure to properly maintain equipment or the ship as a whole, you may have the opportunity to file a lawsuit that can lead to further compensation which may include pain and suffering.

With over 11 years helping clients fight their personal injury claims, the firm has the experience and knowledge you need when facing an injury due to a ship-related accident.  Contact our office today for assistance with your claim.

Contact a Santa Monica Jones Act Lawyer for an experienced attorney  who can help with your Jones Act case.