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- The Jones Act
- Who is Covered
- Maintenance and Cure
- Maximum Medical Cure
- Negligence
- Unseaworthiness
- Statute of Limitations
- Maritime Law
- Lost Wages
- Lost Earning Capacity
- Medical Expenses
- Entire Jones Act Text
- Ship Schedules
- Guide to Ships
- Mariners Homeport
- What Should You Do?
- Financial Hardship
- Your Employer
- The Company Doctor
- The Insurance Company
- Client Loans
- Contact Us
Jones Act Statute of Limitations
In most cases the statute of limitations in a Jones Act case is limited to three (3) years from the date of the injury. This also holds true when there is a case of unseaworthiness against the owner of a vessel. There may be exceptions to this rule, however, is when you have a case against a vessel that is either owned, operated, or contracted by the federal government of the United States, at which point you may have less time to bring the case to bear.
Often, the employer will pay an injured seaman's maintenance and cure, while telling the seaman that he or she doesn't need a lawyer. An injured seaman should always consult with a knowledgeable Jones Act lawyer.
Did You Know...
- Claims can result in large cash awards?
- You may be eligible for attorney loans?
- You are allowed to choose your own doctor?
- Following an injury, your employer cannot be trusted?
- That attorneys can help you secure medical tests and treatment?
- That the Jones Act is almost no fault?
- If you have been injured on the water, then chances are, you are covered by the Jones Act!