Jones Act Attorney
Serving the Gulf Coast and all of Mississippi
The Jones Act offers legal remedies for injured seamen and their families. Seamen can recover damages from employers and co-workers who cause their injuries though negligence or wrongdoing. The Jones Act is part of a very complicated area of law called maritime law. A Gulf Coast Jones Act attorney from Reeves & Mestayer, PLLC, can help you determine if the Jones Act applies to you or if you have another types of case.
The personal injury attorneys of Reeves & Mestayer specialize in Jones Act and maritime law. The Jones Act only covers maritime workers who qualify as seamen. If you are a maritime worker who does not qualify as a seaman or if you were injured in a maritime accident that was not work-related, you can still seek compensation for your injuries through other areas of maritime law.
We encourage maritime workers and their loved ones to learn more by reading our page about the Jones Act and other legal recourse for maritime workers. You can also learn more by reading the following pages:
All types of maritime accident victims and those who have lost loved ones to maritime accidents, whether they were work-related or not can learn more by reading:
The Jones Act attorneys of Reeves & Mestayer fight aggressively for our clients. We give each and every case the individual time and attention that are necessary to thoroughly handle your needs and to take each step properly. We know that you need your money as soon as possible, and we will do everything we can to move your case forward quickly. However, we will not sacrifice the quality of our work and put your case in jeopardy, in the interest of speed. If we do not have the time or resources to give your case the attention it deserves, we will let you know up front.
The MS personal injury lawyers of Reeves & Mestayer have won over 120 million dollars in verdicts and settlements for our clients since the year 2000. Your opponent will have seasoned attorneys working round-the-clock to guard the money that should be going to you. To level the playing field, you need an experience MS Jones Act Attorney who is dedicated to helping individuals and families beat the big businesses that have caused them harm and get the compensation they deserve.
If you or a loved one needs help with a Jones Act claim or any type of maritime claim, please submit an online questionnaire or call Reeves & Mestayer, PLLC at 228-374-5151 or toll free 1-877-377-5152 to talk to a MS Jones Act attorney free of charge. Your initial consultation is free and we represent most clients on a contingency basis, meaning you only pay us if we recover monetary funds for you.