Ship Lawyer Jones Act Claims

Question 1

What is the legal standard of negligence required to establish liability under the Jones Act for a seaman's injury?

Accepted Answer

Featherweight causation standard

Answer

Preponderance of the evidence

Answer

Clear and convincing evidence

Answer

Beyond reasonable doubt

Question 2

To qualify as a 'seaman' under the Jones Act, what percentage of work time must a worker spend aboard a vessel in navigation?

Accepted Answer

30%

Answer

50%

Answer

75%

Answer

20%

Question 3

Under the Jones Act, which employer action can give rise to a claim for punitive damages beyond compensatory damages?

Accepted Answer

Willful failure to pay maintenance and cure

Answer

Simple negligence causing injury

Answer

Failure to provide life preservers

Answer

Delayed medical treatment

Question 4

What is the statute of limitations for filing a Jones Act personal injury claim?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

2 years

Answer

6 years

Question 5

Which Supreme Court case established the two-part test for determining seaman status under the Jones Act?

Accepted Answer

Chandris, Inc. v. Latsis

Answer

McDermott International v. Wilander

Answer

Papai v. Harbor Tug

Answer

Harbor Tug and Barge v. Papai

Question 6

Under the Jones Act, can a seaman waive their right to jury trial in a Jones Act negligence case?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only if the waiver is knowing and voluntary

Answer

No, it is an absolute right that cannot be waived

Answer

Yes, always when the employer requires it

Answer

No, admiralty cases never have jury trials