Jones Act cover emotional distress.Where is the zone of danger?Recover damges?lack of supervision or Capt decisions factor i

Generally speaking, maintenance and cure obligations of a maritime employer mean that they have to cover your well being. That being said, when...

Is it common to submit a settlement without reviewing it with his client?Can the settlement be voided?Can I dismiss him for this

Though I agree with my colleagues here, there is an issue which is not discussed: namely your inclination to dismiss your attorney. Depending on...

Though I agree with Mr. Richard, I want to drive a point home: the law is nuanced. Yes, most of the time, a mechanic will be governed under the...

Are there any class action type suits for oilfield service vessel (supply boat) workers from the early 80s?

This is actually a very complex question. You indicate that this could be a Jones Act Case, but if the injury is one from a platform, the injuries...

Lawyers on here have said once a lockout has occurred there is no remedy... but what about my situation? I filed prior to it

This is a VERY complex set of issues. Without knowing more there is only so much that any attorney can advise. I recommend you contact a local...

Generally, I agree with Mr. Richard. Yes, you can sue; whether or not you would be successful is an entirely different question. The real...

What should I do and how can y'all help?

This is a very difficult question to answer. There is potentially a combination of federal maritime law and state law dealing with how a party...

Do you have a sample of a Preliminary Notice that would be recognized by Maritime Law?

The benefits of maritime law are maritime liens. In your case, you have a lien against the boat and a suit can be had against the boat itself, as...

Do I need to seek out additional legal council for this or can my present Jones Act attorney present this

You can hire any attorney, any time, for any purpose. You can even hire multiple for the same thing (think about OJ Criminal Trial). That being...

Can I switch lawyers

The only additions I would make are that you are free to consult with any attorney any time, even if you are represented. Absolutely, get s...