What is Jones Act and FELA Lawsuit Funding?

Under its original language and the laws that existed in the past, neither maritime workers nor railroad workers were covered under workers compensation laws. In order to compensate for this lack of coverage, Congress in 1908 passed the Federal Employment Liability Act. Obviously both maritime workers as well as railroad workers are employed under very dangerous and extreme conditions. Congress again in 1920 moved to protect these employees by enacting the Jones Act, this time expanding the scope of protection to railroad workers, as well as expanding the preexisting availability of coverage to more seamen.

Workers compensation cases function by providing a remedy to regular employees hurt in the line of duty at their job to the point where they are not able to perform their work adequately anymore. Jones Act and FELA cases exist to provide this same kind of protection to seamen and railroad workers. Workers on boats which are not anchored to sea bottom are covered pretty extensively by the Jones Act. Also, because most railroads are not entirely intrastate, state Workers Compensation laws do not cover the workers. This fact led to the passage of FELA, which covers railroad workers who are harmed through negligence or inaction during the course of their duties.

What Should I Do If I've Been Injured At Sea Or On The Railroad?

Because of the dangerous nature of working in either of these fields, injuries can be very serious. Whether you've been injured on a boat at sea or on a railway winding its way across the country, there are avenues at your disposal that exist to ensure that you receive justice for your injuries. One of the most important things that you need to do is to contact an attorney that is well versed in either Jones Act or FELA law.

The attorney can help you determine the extent of your injury claim, and help you navigate the slowly turning cogs of the legal process. When it comes to FELA or Jones Act cases, you need an expert that will make sure that that your rights are protected and that the injuries you sustain are paid for in full by those who were negligent enough to allow them to happen. Don't let injuries related to Jones Act or FELA claims stop you from enjoying your life and getting your work done.

How Do I Deal With My Day To Day Expenses If I've Been Harmed And Can't Work?

Plaintiffs involved in Jones Act or FELA cases can often find themselves unable to work, and that lack of income can make living day to day a nightmare. Believe it or not, though, even while your case is being processed in court, there are avenues available to you that can help you meet those day to day expenses without declaring bankruptcy or going under.

If you are hurting for money while waiting for your lawsuit to settle, however, you should not hesitate to contact the experts at CaseFunding. Our team of professionals works in the field of legal funding, and we extend aid to Plaintiffs in need who are strapped for cash during the processing of their legal claims.

How can Case Funding help me or my attorney?

We help level the playing field by providing lawsuit funding for you or your attorney to compete effectively against insurance companies, large corporations, and other deep-pocketed defendants.

How is Case Funding different for Plaintiffs?

Non-recourse funding is different than a lawsuit loan. Unlike loans, advances don't require you to put up collateral; you don't need good credit; and if you lose your case, you pay nothing and owe us nothing! We give you money based only on the strength of your lawsuit, because our lawsuit funding is repaid only if you win money from your case. While your case is pending, you do not owe any installment or interest payments. You pay nothing until your lawsuit resolves.

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