Under the Jones Act, a seaman has the right to sue his employer for negligence, and/or the vessel and its owner if he can prove an injury was the result of 'Negligence' OR 'Unseaworthiness.' The difference between these two theories of liability, and what they mean, is one of the least understood … [Read more...]
Understanding Jones Act Benefits
The Jones Act and U.S. general maritime law provide seamen with rights to receive compensation when they are injured or become ill while employed on a vessel. The Jones Act is a federal statute adopted by Congress in 1920. U.S. general maritime law refers to all of the maritime cases decided by … [Read more...]
Honoring the American Merchant Marines
Bravery and Heroism Continues Today On Saturday, May 22nd, I had the honor and pleasure of attending the National Charles D. Naylor and Arthur A. Leonard at the American Merchant Marine Veterans MemorialMaritime Day observance and memorial service at the American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial. … [Read more...]
Seamen’s Rights Jones Act and Collecting Damages
If you are a seaman who has suffered an injury while employed on a vessel, as a result of your employer’s negligence or an unsafe condition, under the Jones Act you are entitled to collect damages. Damages can include loss of past wages, loss of earning capacity, loss of fringe benefits, the cost of … [Read more...]
Seamen’s Rights a Judge or Jury in a Jones Act Case
In the United States, the Jones Act was implemented in 1920 for the purpose of helping injured seamen receive fair compensation for injuries suffered in the course of employment on a U.S. owned or operated vessel. When an injury is caused, even in part by the negligence of the seaman’s employer, … [Read more...]
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