Allowing punitive damages for injured Jones Act Seaman is absolutely the right thing to do. Shipping companies and vessel owners have been given carte blanche to injure, maim, abuse, humiliate and/or harass Jones Act Seaman by these conservative courts. It is good to see Seaman regain the rights that these conservative courts have stripped from Seaman over the years.

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The tide is turning for Jones Act Seaman and their damage claims. The question is what effect the United States Supreme Court's ruling in Atlantic Sounding Co. v. Townsend, 129 S. Ct. 2561, 174 L. Ed. 2d 382 (2009), has on his ability to seek punitive damages for the alleged gross, willful, and wanton negligence of the defendant in causing the plaintiff's injuries?

Very recently the trial court in Rogers v. Resolve Marine, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 91423 (E.D. La. Sept. 10, 2009) ruled that a Jones Act Seaman could amend his complaint to add punitive damages based upon the alleged gross, willful, and wanton negligence of the defendant in causing the plaintiff's injuries. Note this goes beyond the narrow reading that the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Atlantic Sounding. These pleadings go beyond the willful failure to provide maintenance and cure.


Jones Act Seaman are wards of the court. Yet the last 20-30 years of Jones Act jurisprudence has seen the protection of shipping companies and insurance companies - - not helpless Seaman. However, the tide finally appears to be changing.

Allowing punitive damages for injured Jones Act Seaman is absolutely the right thing to do. Shipping companies and vessel owners have been given carte blanche to injure, maim, abuse, humiliate and/or harass Jones Act Seaman by these conservative courts. It is good to see Seaman regain the rights that these conservative courts have stripped from Seaman over the years.


Jones Act Lawyers and Jones Act Attorneys need to lead the charge. When the facts so justify, plead and prove punitive damages. And remember, good fact equal good law. Be sure your facts justify punitive damages.


In the Ninth Circuit (Jones Act Seaman in California, Jones Act Seaman in Arizona, Jones Act Seaman in Alaska, Jones Act Seaman in Hawaii, Jones Act Seaman in Oregon, Jones Act Seaman in Washington, Jones Act Seaman in Nevada, Jones Act Seaman in Montana,
Jones Act Seaman in Idaho, Jones Act Seaman in Guam, and Jones Act Seaman in Northern Mariana Islands); Jones Act Lawyers are urged to plead and prove punitive damages in Seaman lawsuits.


Be sure to check out Bill's Library of Jones Act Articles.

The Turley Law Firm understands that you have questions about your rights and safety, and are probably concerned what might happen to you and your family if you are an injured Jones Act Seaman. We are committed to fighting to get you the justice you deserve, and maybe help you regain your peace of mind in the process. Contact The Turley Law Firm today to discuss your case with a Jones Act Lawyer in San Diego.



The Turley Law Firm handles Jones Act Seaman cases for Seaman injured all over the U.S. and every Ocean on Earth.




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