Sailing high waters may be quite an adventure however it also involves high risks. Until the enactment of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known as the Jones Act, there was no legal statute to provide any relief for the seamen suffering injuries while at employment. Employers could easily waiver liability if it was the fault of a crew master or seaman.
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May 11, 2011
Injury Recovery Under the Jones Act
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