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How Long Do I Have To Pursue A Jones Act Claim?

Like most legal claims, there is a “statute of limitations” or legal deadline to file Jones Act lawsuits.

Jones Act suits must typically be brought within 3 years of the injury.

Sometimes exceptions apply. For example, the statute of limitations can sometimes be extended if an injury is difficult to discover or “latent.” An example might be cancer or hearing loss that is not discovered until years after the injury or exposure.

The statute of limitations might also be extended if the injured person was tricked into not pursuing a claim.

Read More: Navigating The Jones Act

Consult With a Houston Jones Act Lawyer Before Your Rights Are Jeopardized

Because there are legal filing deadlines, you must consult with an attorney as quickly as possible if you or a loved one has been injured while working offshore or on a navigable waterway. This will help preserve your legal rights regardless of whether you ultimately decide to pursue a claim.

Our Jones Act lawyers offer free and confidential consultations to all injured seamen and their families. Consulting with us does not obligate you to pursue a legal claim or to hire us. Contact us now to discuss your legal rights for a free, confidential consultation.

References

46 U.S.C. 30106

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