JONES ACT CONSULTATION FOR PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS Consulting with experienced maritime attorneys can make all the difference in pursuing a successful Jones Act case. Lawyers who typically specialize in personal injury or workers’ compensation shouldn’t hesitate to reach out for assistance when they take on clients who were injured while working on U.S. waterways. It …
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TEXTING WHILE DRIVING AND PERSONAL INJURY CASES Texting while driving is widely considered the most dangerous — but not the only form of distracted driving. This has serious ramifications for car accident attorneys and their clients. A personal injury lawsuit involving a driver who caused an accident while texting can help restore an injured victim by covering health …
UNDERSTANDING NEGLIGENCE STANDARDS IN FELA AND THE JONES ACT Most injured workers are protected by state workers’ compensation systems. Under these programs, employees make a trade-off. They don’t have to prove their employer’s action or inaction led to the injury, but in exchange, they sacrifice the right to sue for damages. That is, the injured …
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EVALUATING A WORKPLACE INJURY UNDER THE JONES ACT STARTS WITH THESE TWO QUESTIONS Filing a lawsuit under the Jones Act (Merchant Marine Act of 1920) can be a big advantage to any workplace injury case. Not only does a cause of action under the Jones Act entitle the plaintiff to a jury trial, it also …
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MARITIME INJURY LAWSUITS: TAKE THE SETTLEMENT OR GO TO TRIAL? Injured workers with a maritime lawsuit often face a difficult decision. Should I go to trial or settle? Going to trial involves big risks and is expensive. At the same time, no one should accept a settlement offer that does not fairly compensate them for …
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PAIN AND SUFFERING DAMAGES UNDER THE JONES ACT If you are a crewman who was injured on the job, you may be entitled to collect damages under a federal law called the Jones Act. The potential damages you could recover include lost wages and benefits, lost future earning capacity, medical bills, and future medical care. …
WHO CAN BRING A WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUIT IN MISSOURI? When a loved one dies because of the negligence of others, you may be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. Although the deceased may leave several loved ones mourning, Missouri law provides that only one wrongful death lawsuit may be filed by the surviving …
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WHAT DAMAGES ARE RECOVERABLE IN A JONES ACT CASE? One of the most important laws protecting the rights of crewmen (deckhands, mates, pilots, captains, engineers, oilers, cooks, etc.) is a federal law called the Jones Act. If you are an injured crewman, you may have a Jones Act claim if you can prove that the …
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