Jones Act – Confidential Settlement

Our client was disembarking a vessel. The gangway was not safe and flexed in the middle as out client walked upon it. Our client fell and suffered injuries to his neck, back and other parts of his body. Simon and O’Rourke filed a lawsuit aggressively pursued a case on behalf of our client. We took six depositions to get the testimony that we felt would assist us in establishing that the gangway was not safe and that the vessel was not seaworthy. After significant litigation, Simon & O’Rourke was able to negotiate a favorable settlement on behalf of our client.