If you are injured on a boat or an oil rig, it is very important to determine if it is a stationary rig or something that is movable. Because there are two parts to the maritime law: The Jones Act and the Longshoremen's Act. The Jones Act covers people on things that are movable while the Longshoremen's Act covers people that are that work on something that is stationary to the ground. It is an important distinction that a lawyer needs to resolve.

If you have more questions about maritime law and how it applies to you, please visit the maritime section of our website by clicking here. If you feel you've been wrongly injured on an oil rig or boat, please call us today at 601-988-8888 for a free and confidential consultation.