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11

Aug

The Decision to Have a Jury Decide a Jones Act Seaman’s Case Belongs to the Injured Seaman

When bringing a lawsuit dealing with an injured Jones Act seaman claim, much thought must be given to what court system, federal or state, the lawsuit should be filed and

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14

Feb

Injured Crew Have a Claim Against Their Employer for Deciding the Keep the Vessel in Rough Conditions

Under the Jones Act, an employer has the duty to provide its seaman employees with a reasonably safe place to work. An employer breaches that duty if it does not

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30

Oct

Cruise Lines and Shipping Companies are Liable for Injuries under the Jones Act for Assigning Crew Jobs which are Too Physically Demanding

Given the nature of working aboard ships, many times captains or officers require crew to undertake jobs which they are not physically suited to perform. Often times, crew members are

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19

Sep

Employers are Liable to Crew Members for the Medical Malpractice of Shoreside Doctors

Our lawyers routinely handle cases where the crew members’ conditions worsen or new injuries occur due to the substandard medical treatment of the doctors selected by their employers. Under maritime

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15

Sep

Commercial Fishermen Wrongful Death and Survival Claims under the Jones Act

Commercial fishing is the most dangerous occupation in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported during 1992-2008 an average of 58 deaths occurred annually. This equates

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