Tugboat Injuries Are Typically Covered Under the Jones Act

A tugboat accident can often times cut careers short and may even prove fatal. A maritime injury resulting from a tugboat accident can leave you and your family in financial trouble, wondering how you will pay not only your medical expenses, but your living expenses as well.

Though, no maritime worker envisions himself or herself becoming seriously injured while working on a tugboat, it can be comforting to know that a tugboat injury is generally covered under federal maritime law. The Jones Act is designed to protect injured maritime workers.

Winning Your Tugboat Accident Case
Part of a successful Jones Act lawsuit is proving that your accident was due negligence. You might have to show that the tugboat was unseaworthy or your accident was the result of a mistake by another crewmember.

Pursuing a Jones Act suit is not easy. That is why you should speak with an experienced maritime lawyer in the event you or a loved one becomes injured while working on a tugboat. A maritime attorney can help you win your case.

If you or someone you know has been injured while working on a tugboat, you should contact one of our experienced maritime attorneys at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at (713) 224-7800 or (877) 724-7800.

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