The Jones Act. The Jones Act provides powerful rights and remedies for Seaman. A California Jones Act Attorney explains the Jones Act.

The Jones Act: By a California Jones Act Lawyer


The Jones Act


46 USCS § 30104

§ 30104. Personal injury to or death of seamen

A seaman injured in the course of employment or, if the seaman dies from the injury, the personal representative of the seaman may elect to bring a civil action at law, with the right of trial by jury, against the employer. Laws of the United States regulating recovery for personal injury to, or death of, a railway employee apply to an action under this section.


Jones Act - Powerful Rights and Remedies for Seaman

The Jones Act is officially titled the Merchant Marine Act of 1920.

The Jones Act was passed in response to concerns about the health of the Merchant Marine, and to establish protections for sailors. Seaman whom were injured had few options for recovering damages for their injuries. The Jones Act changed that.

There are actually two parts to the Jones Act. The first, promotes US Shipping and US staffed ships.

The second part creates powerful rights and remedies for Seaman. Seaman have the most powerful rights and remedies of any worker in America. Including, maintenance and cure, negligence and unseaworthiness.



Additional Jones Act information:

What is a Jones Act case?
The Jones Act

Who is a Jones Act Seaman? (Seaman Status)

What is Jones Act Maintenance and Cure?
What is Maintenance under the Jones Act?

What is negligence under the Jones Act?
What do you have to prove in a Jones Act negligence claim?

What is unseaworthiness?
How does the law define unseaworthiness?
How do I prove the vessel was unseaworthy?

If you are a seriously injured Jones Act Seaman, how are you going to support your family?
Some Jones Act “truths”

Are you a Seaman with a Personal Injury Claim or the family of a Seaman with a Death Claim?







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