Whether a Barge Worker is a Seaman for Jones Act Purposes
Our lawyers are often contacted by maritime workers who were injured on the job who wish to know what legal rights they have and what type of recovery they may
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Oct
Florida Court Finds Injured Maritime Worker Has a Right to a Jury Trial in an Admiralty Proceeding
A Florida Federal court has recently found that an injured maritime worker has a right to a jury trial for his Jones Act negligence, unseaworthiness and failure to provide maintenance
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Sep
Injured Tug Boat Captain Awarded $3.35M in Slip and Fall Accident
An injured tug boat captain has been awarded over 3 Million dollars due to a slip and fall accident. In August of 2015, the plaintiff was a tug boat captain.
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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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May
Court Finds Injured Yacht Captain Properly Alleged Jones Act Seaman Status
An interesting case has been decided as to whether a pleasure yacht captain properly alleged Jones Act seaman status entitling him to seek damages under the federal personal injury statute
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