Jones Act settlements provide a critical path to financial recovery for maritime workers injured on the job, but securing a fair outcome is rarely straightforward. The Jones Act—a federal law protecting seamen injured due to negligence or unseaworthy vessels—allows these workers to pursue compensation, but the legal basis is complex and the value of each…
Continue reading ›Recover Compensation for Illinois Workers Injured in Barge Accidents A Chicago barge injury lawyer represents workers and individuals injured in barge-related accidents on Illinois waterways, including the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Barge work is physically demanding and often dangerous, with risks ranging from slips and falls on deck to serious injuries caused by heavy…
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