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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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...]
The Laws Governing Cruise Ships
A vacation on a cruise ship should be about fun and relaxation. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Sometimes a passenger can be injured on a cruise ship resulting from the negligence of another party associated with the cruise ship. Incidents that can happen on a cruise ship can include: … [Read more...]
History of Maritime Law
Maritime law is a mix of common practices and laws adopted by seafaring nations for generations. There is documentation of individual judgments and the establishment of common rules that pre-date European admiralty doctrines. Documented as the earliest maritime code, was the maritime code of the … [Read more...]
Hiring a Defense Base Act Lawyer
Important Considerations when Hiring a Defense Base Act Lawyer Defense Base Act (DBA) workers work closely with the U.S. military all over the world and therefore they have one of the most dangerous jobs. Many things can happen while employed by a contractor which can result in serious injuries and … [Read more...]
