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The Jones Act is a federal law that governs the liability of vessel operators and marine employers for work-related injuries or the death of an employee.

Maritime law provides legal rights and remedies for maritime workers who have suffered an offshore or inland waterway injury during the course of employment.

Individuals who have been injured while on a ship, vessel, offshore platform or other maritime structure are entitled to compensation from employers and other parties responsible for their injuries

Seamen injured while in the service of a vessel are entitled to receive maintenance (compensation for daily living costs) and cure (compensation for medical expenses) benefits from their employer.

Workers and other individuals who have been injured on an inland waterway, such as a river, canal or lake, are entitled to receive compensation for their injuries.

Individuals who are injured while working on an offshore platform, rig, drilling ship or other seagoing vessel have the right to seek compensation for injuries and accidental death.