06/16/2026
Injured on the water and confused about your rights? You're not alone — and the law you fall under makes a huge difference in what you can recover.
Seamen, dockworkers, and land-based maritime employees are often covered by three very different systems: the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, and state workers' comp.
Getting that classification wrong early can cost you significantly.Our latest article breaks down all three — who qualifies, what each one pays, and the overlap that traps a lot of injured workers.
👉 Read it here: https://www.morrowsheppard.com/blog/jones-act-longshore-act-workers-comp/
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Injured on the coast or a waterway? Find out if the Jones Act, Longshore Act, or workers' comp applies — and how it affects your settlement.