Jones Act protects injured seamen
The Jones Act is a US federal law that protects seamen who are injured by the negligence of their employer or a crew member while working in service to a vessel. For seamen who have questions about the Jones Act, answers can be found in the Jones Act information resources provided by the Houston, Texas maritime law firm of
The website addresses questions about benefits provided under the law, who qualifies as a Jones Act seaman, and what vessels qualify as Jones Act vessels.
If you have questions about the Jones Act or other areas of maritime law, contact a Jones Act lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP.
