River Worker & Seamen Injuries (Jones Act)
in St. Louis, Missouri
Workers Compensation Lawyer: Jones Act Lawyers of Gray, Ritter & Graham, P.C.
Quite often when an individual is injured on the job they will require the services of a workers compensation lawyer. For river workers and seamen, there are special acts that protect them while on the job. The Jones Act was created to protect seamen injured on all sorts of vessels, including large ships, barges, tug boats, cargo ships, tankers, and even some riverboat casinos. While different than workers compensation law, The Jones Act works to protect river workers and seamen while on the job. The worker compensation lawyers at Gray, Ritter & Graham, P.C. are experienced in dealing with cases involving the Jones Act.
The job of a maritime worker is a dangerous one even at the safest of conditions. Every year there are thousands of seamen who are injured while on the job and numerous deaths of seaman and river workers. If you or a family member have suffered injuries while working on a boat, you may require the services of a professional who understands the Jones Act as well as workers compensation law. Gray, Ritter & Graham P.C. has over six decades of experience with the federal statutes and laws with regards to the recovery of damages for seamen and river workers injured or killed in the course of their employment.
Whether an injury is suffered as a result of improper safety conditions, negligence of staff, or simply poor working conditions, our lawyers specializing in the Jones Act can help deliver the compensation that you may be entitled to.
For more information on the Jones Act or to contact one of our lawyers specializing in Workers Compensation or the Jones Act, contact our offices at:
Gray, Ritter & Graham, P.C.
701 Market Street, Suite 800
St. Louis, Missouri 63101-1826
Phone: (314) 241-5620
Toll Free: (800) 451-2950
Fax: (314) 241-4140
Email: phagerty@grgpc.com
Website: www.grgpc.com
