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Texas Jones Act Lawyers

Texas Jones Act lawyers are in high demand, since the Gulf of Mexico has nearly 625 miles of shoreline along Texas. The state is also home to more than 150 lakes and over 190,000 total miles of streams and rivers, including the majestic Rio Grande. The Jones Act is the federal protection for individuals who are injured on any navigable waterways.

Compensation for Losses

Seamen (employees in marine environments) are protected by the Jones Act when they are injured in the course of their work. The individuals who are considered to be within the definition of "Jones Act seaman" are eligible for compensation that covers both their medical expenses and the income they are missing as they recover. They may also be eligible for:

other economic losses
disability
disfigurement
pain and suffering

Some of the professions that are covered by the Jones Act as "seamen" are commercial fishermen, sailors, clammers, scallopers and merchant seamen.

Jones Act Vessels

Texas Jones Act attorneys are familiar with definitions and other details of this very complex set of statutes. For example, some vessels are not covered by the Jones Act. Here are some vessels that are covered:

supply boats
push boats
crew boats
tow boats
work boats
fishing boats

If you were working in Texas or for a Texas employer in a job that may be considered a Jones Act seaman and you were injured — or if your family member was working in such a capacity and was killed — it's important that your legal rights are protected by a knowledgeable and skilled Texas Jones Act lawyer. Your employer is not necessarily going to have your best interests at heart, but your attorney's job is to protect you and your interests above all.

Contact a Texas Jones Act lawyer in Your Area

Contact us to speak with a Texas Jones Act lawyer to discuss your circumstances. Even if you feel that you bear some of the responsibility for your injury, you may still be able to obtain fair compensation for your losses. Your Jones Act attorney will answer all of your questions.

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