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    11/14/2008
    Mindy
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    Assaults that Occur While Working on a Ship or Other Vessel

    Given the close living quarters and countless hours on the water, maritime workers often find themselves victims of assault.  Physical assault and sexual assault are prevalent within the maritime industry and many of these incidences go unreported.  Crew members have rights under the Jones Act and can pursue legal action if the employer knew or should have known about the assailant’s violent tendencies.

    Assaults frequently include stabbings, sexual assault or rape, weapon use or physical fights.  Serious injuries can result from such encounters as puncture wounds, broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, neck or back injuries, lacerations and severe bruising.  After an assault on board a ship, the victim may also have to cope with stress, anxiety and mental anguish resulting from the event.

    When a worker displays violent or aggressive behavior, it can cause the vessel to become unseaworthy.  Victims of assault on a ship can therefore file an unseaworthiness or negligence claim against the owner.  Since seamen, those who are members of a vessel or those who are assigned to a fleet of vessels for their employer, are protected under the Jones Act and can seek compensation for their injuries when they have been harmed by an assault.  Damages for a Jones Act lawsuit can include pain and suffering, lost wages, both past and present, medical expenses and mental anguish.

    If you have been assaulted while working on a ship or other vessel, you need to understand your options.  You should consider talking with an experienced Jones Act attorney who can help you determine if you have a case.  The Willis Law Firm has been helping injured seamen for over 25 years and can help you.  Call 1-800-MARITIME for a free and confidential consultation.  Do not wait to seek legal advice as there is a deadline as to when you can file a Jones Act claim.

    The article, Crew Member Assaults, has more information on this subject.


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