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Jones Act lawyers in Houston provide legal counsel and representation to individuals with legal problems related to an event that took place during the course of their work — that is, an event covered by the Jones Act, a federal maritime law that mandates benefits for injured maritime workers and their dependents.
As a major international and domestic port, Houston has miles of inland waterways. Four large bayous pass right through the city: Buffalo Bayou, Braes Bayou, Sims Bayou, and White Oak Bayou. The city's ship channel goes down past Galveston and on into the Gulf of Mexico. Thousands of Houston residents work in the maritime industry, in professions such as:
When a maritime worker becomes ill or is injured due to conditions on the job at sea or during a job that contributes to a voyage, he or she might be eligible for benefits under the Jones Act — for example, for:
However, not every injured maritime worker is eligible for coverage under the Jones Act. Factors that bear on the case include:
Individuals who were injured or made ill in the course of their work related to maritime work in the Houston area can arrange a no-fee initial consultation with a Jones Act attorney, today.
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