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 MoreMaritime Injury Lawsuits: Take the Settlement or Go to Trial?
Injured workers with a maritime lawsuit often face a difficult decision. Should I go to trial or settle? Going to trial involves big risks and is expensive. At the same time, no one should accept a settlement offer that does not fairly compensate them for their damages.
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