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If I am injured on a ship, should I give a statement
to my employer ? When should I file a notice of injury report ? Under
the Jones Act, do I have the right to choose my own medical doctor ?
What does maintenance and cure mean under the Jones Act ? Under what circumstances can I recover pain & suffering and loss wages under the Jones Act ? (Click Here)
What does it mean for a ship to be unseaworthy ? Under the Jones Act can part of the ship or vessel be seaworthy and another part unseaworthy? (More)
Under the Jones Act and maritime law, what is the deadline or Statute of Limitation to file a claim or lawsuit if I was injured on a ship or vessel ? (More)
What if I am not a Jones Act seaman, but I was injured on a ship, vessel or an offshore oil rig or platform ? Does maritime law still apply ? Can I file a maritime claim or lawsuit to recover for my injuries? (More)
Can I file a Jones Act claim if my loved on has been diagnosed with asbestos lung cancer or mesothelioma from asbestos exposure while working on a ship or at the shipyard ? (More) Does maritime law protect me if I was exposed to benzene and later I am diagnosed with leukemia ? (More)
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What are my legal rights if I have had a previous or old injury but now I have suffered a new injury to my back and neck and may need surgery but the Maritime Insurance company's adjuster says I am not covered and he will not approve it ? Yes, you are covered whether it is aggravation of a old injury or new one, if you were a Jones Act seaman injured on the vessel and the employer was at fault or negligent then you can file a Jones Act lawsuit for any type of injury such as heart attacks, strokes, head injury, brain damage, paralysis, burns, broken bones, paraplegia, quadriplegia, loss of an arm or leg, blindness and for emotional trauma or mental anguish, disfigurement, medical expenses and for loss wages or lost earnings in the past and future. |
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NOTE: The statements and information provided on this web site are for the informational purposes only. This site is not intended to provide legal advice to the reader and NO attorney-client relationship shall be deemed to arise from the receipt this page and/or its associated pages or any oral or e-mail communication to or from with David Willis or The Willis Law Firm. There will be NO lawsuits filed, claims made, letters or phone calls made for a prospective client, until that person is represented by the firm. An attorney client relationship only arises after the attorney and client have signed a written attorney client agreement, after the attorney has evaluated the background facts provided and has accepted the representation of the client's legal action. Mr. Willis is a licensed attorney in New York and Texas. Principle office is Houston, Texas. He is a Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Lawyer, certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Willis has represented clients in maritime personal injury, barge accidents, boating accidents, transports, crew boats, diving accidents, rig workers, injuries in river, lakes, canals, ICC, wrongful death lawsuits, oilfield accidents, oilrig accidents, tankers, shrimp boats, fishing vessels, tug boats, push boats, auto accident, explosions, crane accidents, rollover, asbestos, mesothelioma, sandblasters disease - silicosis, benzene solvents-aml leukemia, MDS, toxic chemical, lung cancer, 3rd party actions, electrical shock, fires, burns, explosions, helicopter crashes, tugboats, trucking accidents, third party lawsuits, and other product liability and negligence cases from across the United States, including clients from Alabama, Arkansas, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Virginia, Mexico, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia & Wyoming. Further, any statement or reference to past personal injury, products liability lawsuits, settlements or verdicts should NOT be relied upon in one's own case or in your decision on which law firm to hire. All cases, facts, injuries, damages, venues and lawsuits are different and there is NO way to predict the outcome of a particular case, verdict of a jury or judge or the strength of a case before a judge, jury or the appellate court system. The client is responsible for all of their own medical expenses. All cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. No attorney’s fees or case costs charged to client, unless a recovery is made for the client. Often in very serious and catastrophic maritime injury and offshore seaman injury cases Mr. Willis may associate with another attorney as co-counsel and in other matters, the case may be referred. In cases where a legal matter is referred, Mr. Willis will continue to maintain joint responsibility with the handling attorney or lead counsel and actively monitor the progress and development of the case |
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The
Jones Act is a law enacted by Congress that provides protection
to persons who are members of the crew of a
ship or vessel. The Jones Act applies to inland river workers as
well as offshore workers who work on a jackup rig, semi-submersible
ship or rig, barge, drill ship, tug / towboat, crew boat , drill
ship, dredge, floating crane, tanker, cargo ship, fishing vessel,
chemical ship, research vessel, construction barge, lay barge,
motorized platform, diving vessel, cruise ship, recreational boat
or other floating / movable structures. The Jones Act 46 U.S.C.
688 (1970) governs the liability of vessel operators and marine
employers for the work-related injury or death of an employee.
It is a federal cause of action, meaning that the United States
Congress intended for all seaman's injuries throughout the nation
to be guided by the same liability standards of the Jones Act.
If you are a seaman and have been injured on a ship or vessel and your employer is not paying your medical bills, refusing to send you to a medical specialist or not paying you maintenance, then call us for a 
If you are a crewman on a boat or vessel and were injured while
working, you will be entitled to sue your employer for injuries
caused by your employer's negligence under a federal law called
the Jones Act. Offshore drilling rigs, drill ships, barges and
other motorized structures which are moveable and which float from
hole to hole (semis and jackups), are considered vessels under
the Jones Act. If you are a member of the crew of such a vessel
and were injured while in the furtherance of your employment, then
your employer will be responsible for paying your medical bills
(called cure) and paying you a small daily allowance (called maintenance)
during the time you are injured. In addition, you may be able to
file a lawsuit against your employer if your employer was negligent
or if there was something wrong with the vessel which made it unfit
for its intended purpose. In a Jones Act lawsuit you may seek to
recover past and future economic loss, pain and suffering, mental
anguish, disfigurement, loss of capacity to enjoy life, loss of
the ability to perform household services and take care of yourself,
and other damages recoverable under the maritime law. 
