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.]

[Blacks Law 8th]