seaman

Covid and the Jones Act

by Nicholas H. Walsh, Esq. | Jan 15, 2023

A seaman covered by the Jones Act contracts Covid from another crewmember and suffers long term illness (long Covid). Is the ship liable to the sailor, under either the Jones Act or the Unseaworthiness doctrine? Here’s a brief recap of the remedies available to an...

Jones Act Negligence, Unseaworthiness, and Other Seamen’s Personal Injury Remedies

by Nicholas H. Walsh, Esq. | Mar 14, 2012

Hurt on land, working for some land-bound contractor, factory or shop, and chances are you will look to worker’s compensation law to pay for your care and lost wages. Working at a shipyard, and your relief comes in the form of the federal Longshore and Harborworkers...

Share This:

Articles

Bringing a Jones Act Case (For Lawyers Only) January 18, 2024
Death on the High Seas – 2023 October 9, 2023
The Jones Act Plaintiff (For Lawyers) October 9, 2023
Schooner Accidents October 9, 2023
Covid and the Jones Act January 15, 2023
Homeowner’s insurance policies and marine claims January 8, 2023
A Bad Way to Lose a Case December 16, 2022
The Jones Act Plaintiff November 29, 2022
Strange Facts, Great Case October 26, 2022
Keeping the Port in Portland October 23, 2022
For Want of a Nail September 21, 2022
Recreational Boating Injuries August 22, 2022
Covid and the Mariner September 27, 2021
North Pacific Voyage August 30, 2021
The Q Flag April 9, 2020
Bread and Water March 4, 2020
Property in Divorce January 13, 2020
Where Was I? October 4, 2019
Saving Taxes on Boat Purchases May 2, 2018
Crew Agreements? Yes, crew agreements. November 8, 2017