The Jones Act is a federal statute enacted in 1920, which established a negligence remedy against a seaman’s employer for the injury or death of a seaman. It's one of the very few circumstances in which an employee can sue his employer for the negligence of the employer or the employee’s co-workers, and not be limited to inadequate workers’ compensation laws. Learn More »
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