The Jones Act and general maritime law both protect injured maritime workers — but they apply to different people, allow different claims, and offer different levels of compensation….
Under the Jones Act, a vessel is any watercraft or structure that is practically capable of being used for transportation on water — this includes ships, barges, drilling…
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