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Options for Jones Act Seamen Suffering From Asbestos-Related Disease Asbestos exposure in maritime work can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other severe conditions. Discover how to collect compensation under the Jones Act. -
Jones Act Seamen May Collect Compensation and Benefits for PTSD If you suffered post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of work or an accident on your vessel, you may be owed compensation under the Jones Act. -
Recovery From Intracranial Hematoma for Jones Act Seaman and Their Families If you suffered a head injury in a maritime accident, you should know the signs of intracranial hematoma and your rights under the Jones Act. -
Jones Act Seamen May Be Owed Benefits for Eye Injuries at Sea Jones Act workers can suffer a wide range of eye injuries at sea. A NY maritime injury layer explains how these accidents happen and how to get benefits. -
Injuries From Vessel Collisions Are Covered Under the Jones Act Jones Act seamen are at high risk of collisions at sea. Discover why these accidents happen and who may be liable for injuries and deaths. -
The Dangers of Personnel Basket Transfers at Sea Jones Act seamen are at high risk when moving between vessels and installations in personnel baskets, and shipowners may be liable for injuries and deaths. -
Compensation for Maritime Workers Whose Vessel Struck a Stationary Object Crew members can recover payment for maritime injuries if they were hurt when their vessels struck a stationary object. -
Liability for Maritime Injuries During Boarding, Transferring, or Disembarking a Vessel Crew members can suffer severe or even fatal maritime injuries during personnel transfers from vessel to vessel, vessel to platform, and from ship to shore. -
Accident and Injury Risks Longshoremen Face on the Job Longshoremen have essential and dangerous jobs. Learn about the risks of longshoremen accidents and injuries and what to do if you’re hurt on the job. -
Dock Workers Are Owed Benefits After On-the-Job Injuries Dock workers are exposed to numerous accident risks in the course of their jobs, and they deserve compensation when they suffer injuries at work.