Cruise Ship Lawyer Fundamentals 2

Question 1

Under U.S. maritime law, which federal statute primarily governs personal injury claims by seafarers against their employers?

Accepted Answer

The Jones Act

Answer

The Jones Act (Merchant Marine Act of 1920) allows seamen to sue employers for negligence.

Question 2

A passenger slips on a cruise ship deck. What legal duty does the cruise line owe its passengers?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable care under the circumstances

Answer

Cruise lines owe passengers a duty of reasonable care under the circumstances of the voyage.

Question 3

Most cruise tickets require passengers to file suit within how long after an injury?

Accepted Answer

One year

Answer

Cruise contracts commonly impose a one-year limitations period for injury claims.

Question 4

What contractual clause typically dictates WHERE a passenger must sue a cruise line?

Accepted Answer

Forum-selection clause

Answer

A forum-selection clause designates the court or jurisdiction where disputes must be filed.

Question 5

The legal doctrine 'maintenance and cure' obligates a shipowner to provide what to an injured seaman?

Accepted Answer

Living expenses and medical care until maximum recovery

Answer

Maintenance and cure covers a seaman's daily living costs and medical treatment until maximum medical improvement.

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