Jones Act Rights
The Jones Act allows a seaman to sue his employer for damages resulting from a personal injury that resulted from the negligence of the employer or a member of the crew.
Once a seaman establishes his employer's liability, the employer becomes responsible for damages and losses suffered as a result of the injury. These damages include economic loss such as past wage loss and loss of future earning capacity, it can also include loss of fringe benefits from time out of the workforce. In addition to economic damages, under the Jones Act, an injured seaman may seek compensation for physical pain and suffering and disfigurement as well as mental anguish resulting from the injury. A seaman is also entitled to receive compensation sufficient to cover future reasonable and necessary medical expenses.
A seaman's rights as established by the Jones Act are in addition to the rights and benefits to which he is entitled under General Maritime Law.
Read more about the rights of seamen.
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