Knowing you have a legal claim is one thing. Understanding how you and your family will make ends meet after an injury is another. The answer to that question depends on what kind of damages you can recover under the Jones Act and maritime law.
Read MorePain and Suffering Damages Under the Jones Act
If you are a crewman who was injured on the job, you may be entitled to collect damages under a federal law called the Jones Act.
Read MoreEvaluating a Workplace Injury Under the Jones Act Starts with These Two Questions
Here are two questions that can help determine whether a plaintiff has standing under the Jones Act for his or her workplace injury.