On Saturday, June 18, in a service at St. Peters Episcopal Church in San Art Bartlett, Photo Courtsey: Daily BreezePedro, we celebrated the life of Reverend Art Bartlett and said our final farewells to a dear friend. ‘Father Art,’ as he was known, was not only a longtime friend of me and my family, … [Read more...]
Negligence and Unseaworthiness Illustrated on Deadliest Catch
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...]
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