Welcome to JonesAct.info, a Maritime Division of LedgerLaw, where the most important person in our office is YOU! We’re glad you’ve found us, and we are ready to get started on your case right away. As you undoubtedly know, being injured and potentially out of work is always a difficult and stressful time. How will you pay your medical bills, or even your household bills if you’re unable to earn a living? Even if someone else in the house has a job, it might not be enough to cover everything.
At JonesAct.info, we focus on maritime law. That means that our lawyers are professionals regarding maritime incidents and the process you will have to go through when seeking justice. We have developed a strategy that prioritizes care, compassion, hard work and empathy.
Which is how we will work with you, and fight for you: valuing you as a person, an individual and not just a number or another case. Finally, I do want to reiterate that you are not a number for us, you are a person going through a difficult moment and our single aim is to make things better for you.
Emery Brett LedgerFounder and CEO, JonesAct.info and The Ledger Law Firm
Our Principles
- Client FirstWe prioritize your needs and concerns, ensuring personalized and attentive service throughout your case.
- Relentless Pursuit of JusticeWe are dedicated to fighting tirelessly for our clients, leaving no stone unturned in our efforts.
- Empathy and UnderstandingWe approach every case with compassion and empathy, recognizing the challenges you face and providing support every step of the way.
Our Attorneys
Here You’ll Find: Help, Guidance, Respect & Results
- Emery Ledger
- Founder & CEO
- Mitchell Majors
- Attorney At Law
- Erika Uribe
- Attorney at Law
- Victor Marshall
- Attorney At Law
- Dixon Wiles
- Attorney At Law
- Bruce Cyra
- Attorney At Law
- Douglas Applegate
- Attorney At Law
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Jones Act?
The Jones Act is a federal law that protects American seamen who are injured while working. It allows them to seek compensation from their employers for injuries resulting from negligence or unseaworthy conditions on the vessel.
Who qualifies as a seaman under the Jones Act?
A seaman is someone who spends a significant portion of their work time on a vessel in navigation and contributes to the vessel’s function or mission.
How can a maritime injury attorney help with my case?
An attorney can investigate the accident, gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, represent you in court, and pursue the compensation the law allows for your injuries and losses.
What is the LHWCA?
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act provides compensation and medical care to employees injured while working on navigable waters or in adjoining areas used in loading, unloading, repairing, or building a vessel.