Maritime Lawyer

Understanding the new Jones Act and Maritime Statutes will give you an edge. Learn about maintenance and cure, what constitutes unseaworthiness and negligence. Know your rights and options. If you are involved in Jones Act claims in any capacity, you are dealing with critically important issues. Whether you're an injured worker, a lawyer, a union representative or doctor, the information in this book will put the power in your hands and allow you to go from being a spectator in the process to being truly in charge of the affairs that matter to you. You will receive inside tips on how to know the diffrence between a state workers compensation claim and a Jones Act claim, and you will learn how to know the difference between a Longshore claim and a General Maritime claim. This book contains specific answers to questions about income benefits, medical care, settlements and legal processes of Jones Act and Maritime claims.