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Vujasinovic & Beckcom Blog

Jones Act

7/9/2009
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Jones Act Protection for Back Injury Caused by a Maritime Accident

If you have sustained a back injury from a maritime accident, you need to be aware that you may be entitled to compensation under a federal law, known as the Jones Act. As a Jones Act seaman, you can pursue money for damages caused from your back injury, which can be substantial. However, you need to talk with a maritime attorney who can go over your legal options.

After a back injury that occurs offshore, you need to be aware of what might have caused it. Lifting heavy equipment or cargo can often lead to painful back injuries. A fall down a ladder or broken stairs can also cause a severe maritime injury. Even slippery decks can result in back injuries.

Sometimes a back injury is caused by an unseaworthy vessel or negligence on part of the vessel owner, captain, officers or crew members. In that case, you could be awarded financial compensation in a Jones Act lawsuit. Generally, you can recover damages for pain and suffering, past and future lost wages, past and future medical expenses, disfigurement, mental anguish and other costs incurred as a result of your injuries. The best thing to do following a serious maritime accident is to contact a maritime lawyer.

Contact the law office of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at 713-224-7800 or 877-724-7800 for a free legal consultation.

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