Assertion: jones act | /r/CapableOf | expand upon seaman's common law rights
Facets:
value: to support following an injury
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: The Jones Act recognizes the risks faced by seamen, expands upon a seaman's common law rights to support and medical care following an injury, and provides a means of recovering compensation for injuries suffered as the result of a vessel owner's negligence or failure to provide a seaworthy vessel.