17.01 EXPLANATORY: NEGLIGENCE CLAIM UNDER THE JONES ACT

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 8th Circuit - Civil - Damages
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-8THCIR-JURY-17-01
• Format: Word

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http://www.juryinstructions.ca8.uscourts.gov/8th%20Circuit%20Manual%20of%20Model%20Civil%20Jury%20Instructions.pdf 17.01 Explanatory: Negligence Claim Under the Jones Act is a type of maritime law that allows a seaman to sue their employer for damages as a result of their employer’s negligence. This type of claim is brought under the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, more commonly known as the Jones Act. The Jones Act provides a seaman the right to sue for damages for any personal injury that results from the employer’s negligence. The types of damages that can be claimed under the Jones Act include pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and other related expenses. The seaman must prove that the employer was negligent in order to collect damages. This includes showing that the employer did not provide a safe working environment, did not provide adequate training to the seaman, or did not properly maintain the vessel.

17.01 Explanatory: Negligence Claim Under the Jones Act is a type of maritime law that allows a seaman to sue their employer for damages as a result of their employer’s negligence. This type of claim is brought under the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, more commonly known as the Jones Act. The Jones Act provides a seaman the right to sue for damages for any personal injury that results from the employer’s negligence. The types of damages that can be claimed under the Jones Act include pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and other related expenses. The seaman must prove that the employer was negligent in order to collect damages. This includes showing that the employer did not provide a safe working environment, did not provide adequate training to the seaman, or did not properly maintain the vessel.