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When employees or guests sue the cruise ship industry, they typically use lawyers who are well versed in maritime law and other statutes that are applicaple to cruise ship lawsuits. The Jones Act and the Death on the High Seas act are both crucial in any cruise ship litigation and highlight the necessity of choosing a qualified attorney who understands this specific kind of law.

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Miami Herald - 3/20/2006 4:43 AM

The Jones Act: This is a series of laws bearing the name of Sen. Wesley R. Jones, who authored the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. It allows seamen to seek compensation for injuries resulting from the negligence of their employers or co-workers while on the job. An injured seaman may also make a claim against a vessel's owner on the grounds that the ship was not seaworthy. When a seaman is injured on a vessel, regardless of who is at fault, the seaman has a right to "maintenance and cure" -- benefits similar to those available through traditional workers' c
 
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