What is the Jones Act?
Learn what the Jones Act means for injured seamen, including negligence, seaman status, Maintenance & Cure, and when to call a maritime injury lawyer.
How Long Do I Have to File a Jones Act Claim?
Most Jones Act claims must be filed within three years of the injury, but important exceptions can dramatically shorten that deadline. Learn who qualifies as a Jones Act seaman, how limitation of liability proceedings can affect your rights, and why injured maritime workers should speak with a maritime lawyer as soon as possible.
Injured on a Boat? Why You Need a Maritime Injury Lawyer: Not Just Any Personal Injury Attorney
If you were hurt on a boat, the law that applies to your case may be very different from an ordinary land-based injury claim. Jones Act rights, Maintenance & Cure, unseaworthiness — these are powerful protections that most personal injury lawyers never encounter. At Fulweiler llc, maritime law is not a side practice. It's all we do. We hold maritime credentials, we know vessel operations, we know boats and we represent injured mariners and passengers throughout New England from our home port in Newport, Rhode Island