http://www.MaritimeAccidentAttorney.com (877) 724-7800 Do you want to know how a value is placed on a Jones Act claim? In Texas, as well as most states, there are certain defined elements of damages you may ask for. Some of these elements are easier to calculate than others. Watch this video for an explanation of how Jones Act lawsuits are valued, and what elements of damages are available to most injured offshore workers.