by Steve Moschetta | Aug 27, 2021 | Maritime Law, The Jones Act
Winning Your Case: Jones Act Maritime Lawyer If you have suffered an offshore injury as a maritime worker, then you are automatically entitled to recover compensation under the Jones Act. The Jones Act is a federal statute that addresses the liability of the employer...
by Steve Moschetta | Sep 18, 2015 | The Jones Act
Why You Need a Jones Act Lawyer. The Jones Act is a federal law that was designed to protect Americans who are injured while working on vessels offshore. The law holds the employer of the worker responsible for any injuries that occur while on the job and obligates...
by Steve Moschetta | Jul 24, 2009 | The Jones Act
On June 25, 2009, in the case of Atlantic Sounding Co. v. Townsend, 129 S.Ct. 2561 (2009), the U.S. Supreme Court said “Yes”. In so holding, the Court resolved a conflict between the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals (which held punitive damages were available) and...
by Steve Moschetta | May 3, 2009 | Maritime Law, The Jones Act
Beaver County January 9, 2005- The towboat, Elizabeth M lost power and crashed over the Montgomery Lock & Dam in Beaver County, Pennsylvania on the Ohio River killing four crewmen on board. According to Coast Guard reports, the accidents were due to misconduct...
