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-- 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 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 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
lawsuit?
answered on Apr 21, 2017
It depends. The Jones Act only covers sailors. If you are a dockworker you are covered under the Longshore Harbor Workers Act.
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answered on Apr 14, 2017
No, they are covered by the laws of the state and municipality where the boat was dry docked
answered on Mar 8, 2017
To what "admiralty court" are you referring? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
suit against the cruise ship in a New York court?
answered on Feb 15, 2017
Read your ticket. They usually have a clause stating where you have to file a lawsuit
answered on Jan 27, 2017
Yes. If the operator conducts business operations in the US or has sufficient contacts with the US you could get jurisdiction. More information is needed. Did the incident occur in US or international waters? Is the owner and operator the same? What type of boat is it?
answered on Jan 23, 2017
See: https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/GoingToCourt/SOLchart.shtml
The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2017
It depends on who the defendant is and where they do business. Jurisdiction rules should be analyzed based on the facts. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on... View More
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