According to Federal statute 46 U.S.C. Sec. 688, which was passed in 1920, a sailor that is injured during his employment with a certain vessel has the right to file a Jones Act claim against the owner or crew members, in order to recover damages for the injuries he sustained. When filing a Jones Act claim, you will have to appear in admiralty court, which rules over numerous international maritime injury claims and tort cases. Many seamen would prefer to have an admiralty lawyer present during the legal process because it will help them stay organized and focused in order to win their case.