Appropriate precautions and care must be taken to ensure the safety of workers. Under this act, employers are directly liable for any negligence – even the negligence of their employees.
Liability is the major factor in a claim, and an employer will be liable for the following:
The Jones Act protects employees to the utmost degree, and there are many scenarios in which the act will be in the favor of the employee.
Our Waitz & Downer team is committed to making the process of a Jones Act Claim as easy as possible for you and your loved ones by relieving you of the stress and paperwork that come with your case. We promise to handle your claim with compassion and commitment.
If you or a loved one have been injured due to someone else’s fault or negligence, call (985) 876-0870 for a no-obligation consultation or fill out our contact form to get in touch with our team.
The law firm of Waitz & Downer was founded in 1971 by the late Joseph L. Waitz to provide legal practice to the Gulf Coast region through a specialization in helping injured persons and devastated families who have suffered a catastrophic loss in an oil field accident, maritime accident, auto or boating accident that resulted in serious personal injury or wrongful death. The firm also counsels clients on Social Security and disability claims, as well as wills and successions.
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