Two Claims Damages Seamen Can Recover from Jones Act Settlements
May 23, 2013
There are multiple claims damages a maritime worker who has been injured on the job may receive. Its a good idea for injured seamen to have their cases examined by a Louisiana Jones Act settlements law...
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Avoid an Unfair Settlement When Signing a Louisiana Settlement Agreement
May 14, 2013
The worry over an unfair settlement is common for those filing a Jones Act claim. According to The Law Dictionary, only five percent of personal injury cases go to court. This means that the vast major...
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Maritime Injuries Stemming from Lack of Seaman Training
Apr 26, 2013
For maritime injuries in a maritime environment, dangers are around every corner. Poorly maintained equipment, inadequate safety procedures and defective machinery all pose a risk and danger to workers...
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The Longshore and Harbor Workers Act Addresses Workers’ Compensation Claims
Apr 26, 2013
The Longshore and Harbor Workers Act enables seamen to receive workers compensation claims when injured. While not one and the same, both the Jones Act and workers compensation award injured seamen mon...
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The 1983 Memorandum of Understanding between OSHA and Coast Guard
Apr 26, 2013
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in 1983 by two major safety regulators, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the U.S. Coast Guard, to ensure they are able to provide co...
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The Jones Act & Maintenance and Cure Benefits for Injured Seamen
Mar 28, 2013
Through the Jones Act and maintenance and cure benefits, injured seamen are provided the right to recover compensation related to lost wages and medical treatment costs. When an employee is at sea, the...
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Marine Arbitration of a Jones Act Claim
Mar 21, 2013
When there are disagreements with a Jones Act claim, marine arbitration may be the claimants only option. This is an alternative to litigation, where a neutral third party may make the final decision.
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Determination of Maritime Claim Compensation
Feb 27, 2013
For determination of maritime claim compensation, workers who are injured as a result of negligence onboard a federal ship are eligible. The amount will depend on the financial, emotional and physical ...
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Denied Maintenance and Cure Benefits? How to Proceed
Feb 26, 2013
A maritime worker may suffer if denied maintenance and cure benefits. Maintenance and cure benefits are required to be provided when a maritime worker has been injured on the job. These benefits are to...
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Calculate Benefits for Maintenance and Cure, Jones Act
Feb 25, 2013
Maintenance and cure/ the Jones Act, may supply employees with benefits, if injured in a maritime accident. Jones Act Workers' Compensation covers daily living expenses and medical costs related to the...
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