Admiralty Maritime - At Risk Maritime Workers
Merchant Mariners
Whether a merchant mariner works on a tugboat or tanker, in the open ocean or in inland water, they are entitled to Jones Act and maritime law benefits. This means that merchant mariners can receive benefits that exceed the amount offered to those covered by workers’ compensation law. These seamen do not need a merchant mariner’s license or even a license to qualify for benefits under the Jones Act. In addition, merchant mariners do not have to live or sleep on the vessel to be eligible for maritime law benefits. In most cases, merchant mariners only have to have a connection to a vessel that is in navigation. The term “in navigation” refers to vessels that float and accomplish a specific duty. It is also important to remember that a “vessel” is not determined by size, as some work barges can qualify as vessels for the purpose of obtaining benefits for an injured merchant mariner. If a merchant mariner qualifies for a Jones Act lawsuit, they may be able to recover the following:Merchant Mariners
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Maritime and Admiralty Law
Information on maritime law, admiralty law, the Death on the High Seas Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, the Outer Continental Shelf Act and your rights at sea.
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Maritime Injuries
Maritime injury information including Jones Act vs. Workers' Compensation, unseaworthy vessels, at-risk workers, maritime wrongful death and what to do if you are injured at sea.
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The Jones Act
Information on the Jones Act including remedies, damages, examples of employer negligence, maintenance and cure and Jones Act FAQs.
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Cruise Ship Accidents
Cruise ship injury and accident information including types of cruise ship injuries, cruise ship regulations and cruise injury FAQs.
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At Risk Maritime Workers
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