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what law applies to my injury claim?
answered on Feb 20, 2018
Thank you for your question. The answer depends upon what “category” of worker you are talking about. A “seaman” would not be eligible or qualify for worker’s comp. A seaman’s remedy after being injured on the job falls under the "Jones Act” and General Maritime Law remedies,... View More 
I ended up having to go back to the ship to have my injury seen by a doctor. I only signed a document for treatment, I did not sign for the Medical Services Bill that state I will not hold them liable and that I will accept paying the bill. They are now trying to send me to collections. What can... View More
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answered on Feb 12, 2018
You most likely will need to sue them in Florida. Typically you must send them a Notice of Claim letter within 6 months of the incident and then file suit within one year of the incident. So best you consult with a Florida lawyer ASAP.
answered on Feb 1, 2018
Need more information. Were you a crew member? What company? Where(location) vessel when injured. Your nationality. The answer to these questions may determine what law applies.
answered on Jan 30, 2018
The answer depends upon what category of worker you fall into. If you are a seaman or fisherman, you would be covered by the "Jones Act" and general maritime law. If you are a longshoreman or harborworker, you would be covered by Longshore and Harborworkers Compensation Act (a worker's comp law).
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answered on Jan 26, 2018
Temporary Protected Status, a designation that allows certain nations' citizens to remain in America due to a variety of safety concerns. But that temporary status will end in 2019 for El Salvadorians, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The person does not have to leave the... View More
Can a case be dismissed for due process violations such as being questioned by police without
Miranda warning no affidavit bye the person claiming harm no discovery and excessive bail without having a trial by jury and being harmed under color of law?
answered on Dec 4, 2017
That's a lot to unpack. What happened?
First, Miranda warning are required only if the police intend to use the answers to questions they ask during a custodial interrogation. If they didn't question you, don't need your answers, or you were not in custody when you were... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2017
If the injured person was employed on the vessel then Federal maritime law applies. If the boat was in state territorial waters both state and federal maritime law apply. If the boat is beyond the state territorial waters when the injury occurs then Federal maritime law applies... View More
-- is there some place to go to look up standards for this?
answered on Nov 1, 2017
If your husband was employed on a vessel, he is entitled to maintenance, which is the amount of money that he needs to live (ie, shelter food), while he recovers, as well as Cure, which is the payment of his medical bills, and if there was a dangerous condition aboard a ship, he can sue under the... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2017
No reason you can't join but the class will have it's definition of who is included. Contact the attorneys and ask them.
I heard that a "certificate of live birth" is different than a "birth certificate". From my understanding you get your "bc" from your "colb". So they are different. Do I need a lawyer to retrieve mines? Thanks for any help
answered on Oct 17, 2017
A Certificate of Live Birth is just the 'full' name of what most people call a 'birth certificate, and many states have slightly different names for the same document.
The state where you were born has the record, and you can get a copy from that state's bureau of vital... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2017
Typically, a complaint must be filed in federal court under the general maritime law. More information, on the Jones Act and the General Maritime Law Doctrine of unseaworthiness can be found at
https://www.newyorktriallawyers.org/accidents-at-sea/
answered on Sep 24, 2017
It depends on how serious your injuries are and whether they are paying your maintenance
answered on Sep 16, 2017
You have the obligation to remove it. For specifics refer to your agreement with the marina.
The state prosecutor is not constitutionally permitted to bring charges of an invasion of rights allegedly suffered by a third party not before the court. He must claim an actual injury of harm directed at himself. This requires proof of an intentional invasion of a protected legal right caused by... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2017
Since 1972 in Georgia, corpus delicti has been allowed to be proven by circumstantial evidence. Go to trial, and see how the case comes out.
answered on Sep 1, 2017
If your vessel went to a foreign port, there is a penalty wage statute, which gives you double wages for every date that they are not paid.
answered on Sep 7, 2018
The statute of limitations for Jones Act cases is generally three years. This is a general answer and there are exceptions. If you are inquiring beyond learning general information, and you were in fact injured aboard a vessel, you should immediately consult with a attorney who is knowledgeable in... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2017
You want to speak with a lawyer who is a member of the NYState Trial Lawyers Assn--that handles maritime/Jones Act cases; they give free consults. No is the short answer to your question.
country's maritime boundaries?
answered on Jun 21, 2017
Where is the port of call of the ship on which you were injured? International waters are in between the property boundaries of countries, i.e., no man's land. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
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