洛杉矶 Maritime Law Attorneys
Biren法律团体 Handles 琼斯法案》 Cases for Injured Maritime Workers in 加州
The maritime industry is instrumental to our country's commerce; however, this work can be incredibly dangerous. In an effort to protect maritime workers and ensure that commerce is not interrupted, Congress passed the 琼斯法案》. This law allows employees to sue their employers for injuries sustained on the job if they are caused by their employer's negligence or the unseaworthy condition of boats or vessels.
If you are a maritime worker who has been injured on the job or you've been seriously on the job, contact Biren法律团体 for a free consultation.
Am I covered by the 琼斯法案》?
The 琼斯法案》 was designed to protect maritime workers who are exposed to dangerous conditions on the job. This means that you would be covered by this law if you were injured while working in the service of a vessel. However, you must also be able to show that the vessel owner, vessel operator or a crew member’s negligence contributed to the injury, or that an unsafe condition contributed to the cause of your 事故.
To file a claim under the 琼斯法案》, you must also qualify as a seaman. According to the United States Supreme Court, you would only qualify as 一个水手,如果:
- You were assigned to a vessel, or fleet of vessels, that was in operation
- Your duties contributed to the vessel’s function or mission
- Your connection to the vessel was substantial in time and nature
Damages You May Be Eligible to Recover
If you can establish that your employer is liable, they will be responsible for all of the damages and losses you have suffered as a result of the 事故. 这可能 include compensation for pain and suffering, disfigurement and mental anguish, as well as economic losses like wage loss. 这可能 also include the loss of fringe benefits from your time out of the workforce and compensation for future medical expenses.
Cases We Have Handled in the Past
- 罗宾·穆拉兹v. 卡特琳娜表达: a cabin attendant for Catalina Express was awarded more than $1 million after suffering a back injury on two occasions.
- Brownstein v时. 西克莱斯特: our client was awarded more than $1 million after he was struck by a boat. He had been driving a jet ski at the time of the 事故.
Fight for the Compensation You Deserve
Whether you are a maritime worker who was injured on the job or you were involved in a serious 事故, our maritime 事故 attorneys in Los Angeles have the experience and skill you need to get results. 在 years, we’ve helped thousands of clients secure the financial compensation they deserve, totaling more than half a billion dollars in successful 判决和结果.
联系 our office today to see how we can assist you.
