Ship Lawyer Ship Accident Lawyer Duties 2

Question 1

Under the Jones Act, what must a ship accident lawyer prove to establish employer liability for an injured seaman?

Accepted Answer

The employer's negligence played any part, even slight, in causing the injury

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The employer intended to cause harm

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The seaman was completely free of fault

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The vessel sank as a result

Question 2

What is a ship accident lawyer's primary duty when first retained by an injured maritime worker?

Accepted Answer

Investigate the incident and preserve evidence before it disappears

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Immediately file in federal court

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Contact the media

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Demand a settlement the same day

Question 3

A ship accident lawyer advising a client on 'maintenance and cure' must explain that this remedy is owed regardless of:

Accepted Answer

Fault for the injury

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Whether the seaman is a U.S. citizen

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The size of the vessel

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Union membership

Question 4

When does a ship accident lawyer have an ethical duty to advise a client about the statute of limitations?

Accepted Answer

At the outset of representation, because maritime deadlines can be short

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Only if the client asks

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After the case settles

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Never, since courts excuse late filings

Question 5

A lawyer handling a cruise passenger injury must check the ticket contract primarily for:

Accepted Answer

A forum-selection clause and shortened notice/filing deadlines

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The ship's name

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The captain's signature

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Meal preferences

Question 6

What duty does a ship accident lawyer owe regarding a client's recorded statement to the vessel owner's insurer?

Accepted Answer

Advise the client to consult counsel before giving any recorded statement

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Encourage the client to give it immediately and alone

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Record it for social media

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Refuse to discuss it

Question 7

In a maritime wrongful death case on the high seas, a lawyer would most likely bring claims under:

Accepted Answer

The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA)

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State probate law only

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The Uniform Commercial Code

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Bankruptcy law