jones act

Jones Act. Maritime law. A federal statute that allows a seaman injured during the course of employment to recover damages for the injuries in a negligence action against the employer. • If a seaman dies from such injuries, the seaman’s personal representative may maintain an action against the employer. 46 USCA app. § 688. [Cases: Seamen 29. C.J.S. Seamen § 148.]

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资深译员Chris，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，专注翻译各种与卫星及航天技术诉讼有关的法律文件。