Jones Act Lawyer

A Jones Act lawsuit has been filed against American Commercial Barge Line after a former employee claims to have suffered serious injuries while working aboard the M/V Tom Frazier.

Michael Bent, the former employee, claims that when he was checking down the tow, the line he was working on parted and struck him with a great deal of force.  He claims to have suffered a partial tear to the anterior cruciate ligament and a tear in the muscle of his right knee.

Bent states that American failed to provide him with a safe working environment, as outlined in the Jones Act.  He also states that the barge line failed to adequately inspect the barge decks and failed to remove soybeans from the decks of the barge.

The Jones Act protects seamen from injuries that have been caused by the negligence of your employer. Contact a Jones Act Lawyer at Williams Kherkher today by calling 1-866-950-9000 if you have suffered injuries as a result of your employer’s negligence.