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Maritime Worker Files Jones Act Suit After Boat Accident

Posted on Mar 16, 2011

An injured maritime worker has filed a Jones Act suit against his employer following an alleged boat accident that left him with a back injury. The Jones Act suit was filed in Jefferson County District Court on March 2, 2011.

According to the Jones Act lawsuit, Francisco Ramirez, of Galveston County, filed the Jones Act suit against the shrimp boat the San Martin II and its captain, Quang Truong. The incident reportedly occurred last July while Mr. Ramirez was apparently working on the vessel.

Mr. Ramirez claims that he injured his back while working as a seaman onboard the San Martin II. Mr. Truong has been accused of operating an unseaworthy vessel.

Mr. Ramirez is suing the defendant for past and future medical expenses, pain, impairment, mental anguish, disfigurement and lost wages. He is also seeking all court costs associated with the Jones Act case.

The Jones Act case has been assigned to Judge Bob Wortham of the 58th District Court.

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