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3 Answers | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime and Personal Injury for New York on
Q: If i got hurt on a cruise ship as a passenger is there anyway i could get back my money i had to pay for the jones act.

I have medical records from doctor telling me that i should go home and to not continual to stay on cruise. Fell in room.

Patrick J. O'Connor
Patrick J. O'Connor
answered on Mar 29, 2023

The Jones Act only covers injuries to the crew of the vessel. Passenger injury claims fall under general maritime law. I am not quite sure what fee you would have been required to pay but it most likely had nothing to do with the Jones Act. Consult with a maritime attorney to discuss any remedies... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Admiralty / Maritime and Personal Injury for New York on
Q: If i get hurt on a cruise ship as a passenger should i have to pay the jones act fee???. I fell and i have doctor report
Patrick J. O'Connor
Patrick J. O'Connor
answered on Mar 29, 2023

The Jones Act only covers injuries to the crew of the vessel. Passenger injury claims fall under general maritime law. I am not quite sure what fee you would have been required to pay but it most likely had nothing to do with the Jones Act. Consult with a maritime attorney to discuss any remedies... View More

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