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Lawsuit Filed Against Blessey Marine Under the Jones Act


Posted on Feb 19, 2008

A Jones Act seaman's wife has filed a lawsuit against Blessey Marine, his employer, for the wrongful death of the seaman.

The seaman was killed by lighting on August 2007.  According to the lawsuit, Blessey Marine ordered the man to work outside in inclement weather.  The lawsuit claims that Blessey Marine violated industry standards.  The wife is seeking compensation for the loss of her husband.

What is the Jones Act?


The Jones Act allows injured seaman, or their heirs if they are killed, to bring a lawsuit against their employer. 

To find out more about the Jones Act, please contact our law firm at http://www.vbattorneys.com/ by going to the contact section of the main website. 

You can request a free copy of our book, "The Truth About Offshore Injury Cases.

The book explains offshore injury cases, including Jones Act cases, and explains the entire process of a legal case for an offshore injury or death, including what to do in the early stages of the case, how to handle the insurance companies, whether and when and how to go about hiring a lawyer, and what to expect during the case.

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