New York Jones Act Attorneys

Every year thousands of people are seriously injured on the job. Most people who are injured at work will be covered under the Workers Compensation Act, however, if you are injured on any type of floating vessel, Workers Compensation will not cover you. Floating vessels include diving ships, cruise ships, barge tugs, cargo ships, fishing boats, tankers, drill vessels and barges.

You must file a claim to recover your damages under the "Jones Act". The Jones Act (sometimes referred to as the Merchant Marines Act) was passed by the federal government and was written to protect crews who work on any vessel that carries the U.S. flag. This act also applies to off-shore workers and crews of any vessel using an inland waterway.

If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident while working on a floating vessel, the New York maritime attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro, L.L.P., would like to meet with you. Please call our office at 212-986-7353 to set up an appointment to discuss your case.

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