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Longshoreman & Jones Act

Offshore workers injured on the job that may be serious, permanent, or even lead to death:

• Falls
• Burns & Physical Injuries.
• Viruses, gastroenteritis and illnesses caused by contaminated food and drinks.

About the Longshoreman & Jones Act

The Jones Act was passed by the U.S. Congress to protect injured seamen. This law applies to people injured on Offshore Oil Rigs, Ships, Barges, Riverboat Casinos, Tug Boats, Shrimp & Fishing Boats, Tankers, Crew Boats, Ferries, Water Taxis, and all other vessels on the ocean and all intra-coastal rivers and canals, as well as drivers, divers, and underwater personnel.

This law also applies to recreational boaters & cruises
Frequently, accidents occur on inland waters, such as rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. The most common types of accidents include:

Collision
Explosion
Capsizing
Falling Overboard
Flooding
Sinking
Fire

For more information contact the law firm of Nicholas Abaza

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