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A new test for seaman status becomes a practice in personal injury lawsuits. Learn more about it with Mr Jackson’s case.

The captain of DUSTY DAWN files suit against his employer after a trip and fall accident. The defense brings up their safety policies. Discover why.

How long are seamen able to receive maintenance and cure benefits? Learn more about that from Galloway’s case.

Mr. Price spent 50% of his time in the service of a vessel. Does that make him a seaman? Learn more about seaman status disputes with his case.

Who’s at fault when an accident happens at rough sea? Mr.Knight’s case shows how the court attributes comparative fault. Learn more

In re Prosper is a personal injury case that involves an advantageous procedural weapon used by vessel operators. See what it is.

What conditions are open and obvious aboard a vessel? Learn more about a common defense in the case of slipping and tripping injuries.

Seamen should be well prepared for what follows after a personal injury. What steps do maritime workers need to take immediately after the incident to protect their interests? Learn how to avoid letting your employer get off to a flying start.

How does admiralty law treat seamen in the event of an accident while in the service of their vessel?

Following a bodily injury, seamen should know how to protect their interests. What to expect out of maritime employers in such cases?

Seamen should know that they could be entitled to the ‘trinity of remedies’ in case of an accident. If you get injured in the service of your vessel, you can recover your damages. Who is eligible for these remedies and what remedies are available, though?

Seamen should be aware of the rights they have, as their working conditions are particular. This hazardous occupation requires special legal treatment for maritime workers. Seamen have access to unique remedies to enforce their rights when needed.

What are the risks in personnel basket transfers for crewmembers? Learn more about Kinnerson v. Arena Offshore, LP, which is an example of successful damage recovery.

Taking safety measures during the high water season is a necessity for any seaman. See what to expect out of Mississippi River higher levels and what to keep an eye out for in terms of personal injury prevention.

Are you a seaman? When it comes to personal injuries, seamen need to prove their status as such because there is a lot at stake. Whether you qualify as one affects your injury lawsuit greatly.

The seaman’s status is often put to a two-part test, which raises some questions of whether the maritime worker is truly a seaman.

Some maritime workers qualify as seamen, while others may not. What are the rules to define the seaman’s status? See some real-life examples.

Injured seamen often do not file claims out of the fear of losing their job. However, they do have remedies against retaliation. Learn more about them.

How can seamen avoid sustaining an injury onboard? Learn more about the case of a green deckhand and why to stay away from a line under strain.

A seaman gets injured in a lifting accident. Did the maritime employer’s conduct fall below the Jones Act standard of care? Learn more about your rights with this case.

A fixed platform worker sustains injuries on his job. Does the court dismiss his personal injury claims? Learn more about your legal rights with his case.

A personal injury lawsuit involving COVID-19 shows important safety issues to watch for in the face of the pandemic. Taking lifesaving measures onboard vessels is essential for the whole crew. See the full story.

A crewmember aboard a cruise ship sought maintenance and cure benefits aftersuffering a hernia. What was the outcome of his personal injury lawsuit? Learn more about your rights and remedies as a seaman with the case of Hurtado v. Balerno International Ltd.

Seamen status disputes often arise in personal injury cases and whether one’s job is related to a vessel is crucial. You must have an employment connection to a vessel to qualify as a seaman and take advantage of the unique protection available for such maritime workers.

What constitutes a vessel is a fundamental question that leads to qualifying a maritime worker as a seaman. As common sense as it may seem, this dispute can be rather complicated under certain circumstances. Aboard what type of marine structure do you work?

Maritime personal injury cases involve many hazards that typically implicate safety policies and procedures. The following case of a Jones Act seaman that I handled reveals why pinch points are extremely dangerous. Learn more about the safety rule “don’t place yourself in a pinch point.”

Jones Act seamen can assert claims for different types of damages following a personal injury; however, certain rules govern their recovery. Schlueter v. Ingram Barge Co. is a case where a vessel employer attempted to dismiss a seaman’s claim for household services. Read the full story to learn more about your rights and remedies as a seaman.

American Commercial Barge Line, LLC v. Anthony is a case where a vessel employer attempted to enforce a forum selection agreement against an injured crewmember following the accident. How can a forum selection clause affect your lawsuit as a seaman? Read the full story.

Learn two important steps you must take to protect your claim. Follow these steps to combat defense tactics used to minimize your claim.

Can you assert a personal injury claim if you have fault? See how comparative fault affects Jones Act seamen in a lawsuit.

What is the causation standard under the Jones Act? Learn more about your personal injury claim and what you would need to prove to get compensation.

Your Jones Act employer has to provide you with a safe place to work. What other duties does your employer owe you as a seaman? Read more.

Why a seaman can get more compensation for an injury compared to a land-based worker? Learn more about the Jones Act and its benefits.

This video is a part of an educational series for seamen, dedicated to their legal rights and remedies in case of injury. Watch this episode to learn how long you can take to file a Jones Act personal injury claim.

This video is a part of an educational series for seamen, dedicated to their legal rights and remedies in case of injury. Watch this episode to learn the similarities and differences between unseaworthiness claims and Jones Act claims.

This video is a part of an educational series for seamen, dedicated to their legal rights and remedies in case of injury. Watch this episode to learn who should you assert a claim for unseaworthiness against.

This video is a part of an educational series for seamen, dedicated to their legal rights and remedies in case of injury. Watch this episode to see some typical examples of vessel unseaworthiness.

This video is a part of an educational series for seamen, dedicated to their legal rights and remedies in case of injury. Watch this episode to learn how vessel employers may defend themselves against vessel unseaworthiness.

This video is a part of an educational series for seamen, dedicated to their legal rights and remedies in case of injury. Watch this episode to learn what vessel unseaworthiness is.

This video is a part of an educational series for seamen. Crewmembers can learn more about recent court decisions on personal injury claims that could impact them. Watch the ‘Caldwell v. St. Charles Gaming Co’ episode to learn more about how the courts determine a seaman’s status.

This video is a part of an educational series for seamen, dedicated to their legal rights and remedies in case of injury. Watch this episode to learn what maintenance and cure benefits are.

This video is a part of an educational series for seamen, dedicated to their legal rights and remedies in case of injury. Watch this episode to learn how long you can receive maintenance & cure benefits.