Posts Tagged 'seaman'



Jones Act versus Worker’s Compensation

(Transcript) Hello and welcome back to our series of frequently asked questions. I’m Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer, and in this video, we’re discussing injuries to people who work on ships, boats and oil platforms. Most people who get injured at work are eligible for workers’ compensation, but people who work on an oil rig […]

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Who Is Covered by the Jones Act?

(Transcript) Hi everybody, I’m Bill Adler and thanks for joining us for another one of our frequently asked questions. Today we’re talking about a powerful tool for injured workers: The Jones Act. If you work on a boat or other vessel, and were injured, this law can help you get compensation. But it doesn’t apply […]

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Who Is a Jones Act Seaman?

(Transcript) Welcome back folks.  I’m Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer, and I’m here to talk about recovering compensation for workplace injuries under the Jones Act. The Jones Act is a very worker-friendly law that allows you to replace all your wages, pay your medical bills and more after an accident. But it only applies to […]

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What is the Jones Act?

(Transcript) What is the Jones Act and how does it apply to personal injury cases? Hey there, viewers, welcome back to Hammer TV. I’m Jim Adler and in today’s episode, we’re continuing on with our series all about the most frequently asked questions we get every day at our law firm. Today’s question is all […]

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