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> Auto Accident > Wrongful Death > Construction Accident > Premises Liability > Work Site Accident > Medical Malpractice > Maritime Accident > Railroad Accident   Injury: > Spinal Cord Injury > Mesothelioma > Asbestos > Airplane Accidents > Paxil > Cerebral Palsy > Social Security Benefits > Truck Accidents > Whistleblower > Gadolinium Systemic Fibrosis. > Brain Injury > Disc Herniation > Fracture Injuries ClassAction/Recalls: > Ketek Side Effects > Disclaimer     Maritime Accident     Accidents involving workers on ships, frieghters, barges and others "sea-going" vessels are often covered by a federal law known as the Jones Act. Unlike workers compensation statutes (which usually prohibit an employee from recovering anything other than workers compensation benefits), the Jones Act allows an injured employee to recover damages from the employer when the employer or a co-worker's negligence causes the injury. Therefore, an injured seaman must only prove negligence or fault of the vessel's owners, operators, officers, and/or fellow employees to recover under the Jones Act. Also, the Jones Act allows for reciver based upon the "unseaworthyness" of a vessel resulting in injury. While the Jones Act applies to seaman injured or killed during the course of employment, an injured worker may be protected by the Jones Act even if not actually working on a vessel – interpretations of the Jones Act have allowed recovery for seamen injured while temporarily working on shore, while on shore leave, or under other various circumstances. Disclaimer: The information provided on CounselSeek.com is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues commonly encountered. Your access to, and use of this website is subject to additional terms and conditions. CounselSeek.com. All rights reserved. Submit Your Case First Name: Last Name: Date Of Birth: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone Number: Email Address: Date Of Accident: Type of Case: Auto Accident Wrongful Death Construction Accident Premises Liability Work Site Accident Medical Negligence Maritime Accident Railroad Accident Sexual Abuse by Priest Other     City where the accident occurred: State where the accident occurred: Please provide a brief Description of the Accident: Please provide a description of the injuries: I understand that by filling out this free consultation form I am not forming an attorney client relationship. I understand that I may only retain an attorney by entering into a fee agreement and that by submitting this form I am not entering into a fee agreement. I agree that the above does not constitute a request for legal advice. I agree that any information that I will receive in response to the above question is general information and I will not be charged for the response to this e-mail question. I further understand that the law for each state may vary, and therefore, I will not rely upon this information as legal advice. I agree that if this matter requires advice regarding my home state, local counsel may be contacted for referral of this matter. I understand that email is not secure and thus I am forming only a semi-confidential relationship. I have read and agree with the TERMS AND CONDITIONS By Clicking the "Submit Case Information" link below, I agree to submit my case for a free case evaluation. Submit Case Information         Obtain a free case analysis from a local Attorney by: Reporting Your Case; calling (888) 423-4477, or; contacting us by e-mail. > Report Your Case

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