Guidry v. ABC Insurance Co.

hThis- maritime injury dispute arose from an accident wherein a welder was injured while working on a floating mat for a bulkhead construction project. The Plaintiff, who suffered injuries when a vibrating hammer hit him, brought claims under the Jones Act. The trial court found the Plaintiff to be a seaman under the Jones Act and awarded general and special damages along with legal interest from the date of the accident. Defendant appealed. The is*380sue of the Plaintiffs seaman status and the trial court’s award of general damages and prejudgment legal interest are at issue. FACTS:

Ernest Lee…