Riverboat Injuries

Those injured while working as crewmember of a tow boat, tug boat, or barge may be entitled to compensation under what is known as the Jones Act. The Jones Act is similar to workers’ compensation law, but allows for added compensation in comparison to Tennessee’s workers’ compensation law. Under United States maritime law, these crewmembers and their families have rights to financial compensation if an injury or death occurs while working.

The Jones Act is a very complex area of the law protecting seamen injured on all types of vessels, including large ships, tankers, tug boats, barges, cargo ships, and even some riverboat casinos. Under the Jones Act, in order to recover damages, an injured worker must prove that his or her employer was negligent or at fault of the injury or death which occurred.

The Law Offices of Morrison & Barnes has the experience you need to pursue a Jones Act claim.