New Client Questionnaire - Jones Act



Please fill out this questionnaire in full. If you have any questions while you are completing the questionnaire, please call us atour world-wide toll free number 1-800-JonesAct. A trained legalprofessional will assist you in completing this form. After the formis completed in full, fax or mail it to our office.



Personal Information

Name (Last, First, M.I.)  Sex (circle) Male    Female
Present Address  Phone Number 
Permanent Address  Phone Number 
Relative or Friend Who Will Know How to Reach You (Address and Phone Number) 
Social Security #  Z #  Union 
Place of Birth  Height 
Citizenship  Weight 
Marital Status  Spouse's Name 
Reason for Leaving Vessel  Type of Articles 
Fit for Duty?  If Yes, Date Returned to Duty 


Work Record
Occupation  Years Experience 
Certificates and Licenses 
Ever been logged, arrested, convicted, or charged by the Coast Guard? 
If Yes, Explain 
Work Record for Past 5 Years 


Wages Information
Average Annual Earnings  Where IRS Returns are Filed 
Was M&C Received?  How Much?  From  To 
Unearned Wages Recieved?  How Much?  To When? 



Vessel Information

Vessel  Type  Rating 
Owner / Operator 
Name & Rank of Officer in Charge 
Name & Rank of Immediate Supervisor 
Signed On Date  Port 
Signed Off Date  Port 
Watch 
If flown to vessel by helicopter, nearest port or place of departure 



Treatment/Injury/Doctor Information

Doctor Information
Medical Attention on Ship By  Treatment in Port By 
Treatment Providers 
Medical Slip Given  Medical Exam Before Signing On  Date of Exam 
Examining Doctor  Address 
Prior Medical & Claims History 


Injury Circumstances
Statute of Limitations 
Last Port Vessel Departed from Prior to Injury 
Body of Water Vessel Was Navigating at Time of Injury 
Distance of Vessel from Shore at Time of Injury 
Weather Conditions  Sea Conditions 


Injury Information
Date of Injury  Time of Injury 
Describe Injury in Detail 
Liability Facts (Include Location on Ship, Conditions on the Scene, Facts Demonstrating Negligence 
and Unseaworthiness) 
Miscellaneous Information 
Witnesses to Accident (State Nature of Each Witness and Knowledge. Not Limited to Eyewitnesses. Include All Persons Having Knowledge of Accident, Conditions, or Disability. Include Addresses 
and Phone Numbers.) 


Injury Filings
Were Reports Made?  By Whom? 
Date Reported  Time Reported 
Have Statements Been Signed?  Prepared By? 


Papers needed from client: Discharge from Ship, All Prior Discharge Papers, Tax Returns for Past 5 Years, Duty Status Slips / UFFD / ETC., Pay Vouchers, All Medical Records, Logs, Accident Recordes, Crew Lists, etc.

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