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 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.
Read MoreFELA Protection for Railroad Workers: A Brief History
The Federal Employers' Liability Act, or FELA, provides benefits and protections to railroad workers injured on the job. That may sound like workers' compensation to some, but it's actually a distinct area of tort law — and workers who sustain occupational injuries in the field of rail transportation need attorneys who specialize in FELA to protect their legal rights.
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