San Antonio Jones Act Attorneys

Jones Act Claims for Injured Seamen in Texas

The federal maritime law, called the Jones Act, provides protection and comprehensive coverage for seamen who have been injured through the negligence of their employers. If you work aboard a vessel as a seaman, crewman, longshoreman or commercial fisherman, and you have suffered a serious injury, it is in your best interest to speak with a lawyer about your rights under the law.

In San Antonio, the attorneys at The Law Offices of David McQuade Leibowitz, P.C., provide experienced representation for injured workers in Texas Jones Act claims. We will review your claim, explain your benefits to you and what damages you may be eligible to receive for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and other expenses. If you are unable to return to the same job due to your injuries, you may also be entitled to damages for lost earning capacity.

Coverage for Jones Act Claims and Injured Workers

Due to the dangerous working conditions on these vessels, offshore injuries can be fairly common when proper safety precautions are not taken to protect workers. Most crewmen aboard vessels are covered by the Jones Act, including:

• Deckhands
• Housekeepers
• Engineers
• Captains
• Oil rig workers
• Cooks
• Fishermen

Even relatively small injuries can prevent crewmen from returning to the same type of work they performed before their injury, since the risk is already high while working aboard a ship. We focus upon getting the fair compensation that you deserve and have recovered many successful verdicts and settlements for our clients.

Contact a Texas Jones Act Attorney

To learn more about the Jones Act, whether you are covered and how to file a claim, contact us at The Law Offices of David McQuade Leibowitz, P.C. You can send us an e-mail or call our office toll free at 1-866-906-1435 to schedule an appointment.