Q: How long do I have to file a claim if I get injured while working on a fishing boat?
A: 3 years for a Jones Act claim. Consult with a maritime attorney ASAP.
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The general maritime personal injury statute of limitations is 3 years.
46 U.S. Code § 30106 - Time limit on bringing maritime action for personal injury or death. Except as otherwise provided by law, a civil action for damages for personal injury or death arising out of a maritime tort must be brought within 3 years after the cause of action arose.
A: 3 years. 46 U.S. Code § 30106 - Time limit on bringing maritime action for personal injury or death. Except as otherwise provided by law, a civil action for damages for personal injury or death arising out of a maritime tort must be brought within 3 years after the cause of action arose.
A: If you are a seaman (sailed with and worked on the fishing vessel), you would have 3 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit.
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