| Jan 07 |
Injured seamen should keep up with the Jones Act, not Workers Compensation
Indeed, settlements for injured seamen under the Jones Act can be much larger than sums paid under Workers Comp. Laws on the latter vary from state to state, but largely Workers Comp covers only disability payments, medical costs and lost wages for injured seamen. Often paid through an employer’s Workers Comp insurance policy, such payments are limited and are designed to help a seaman get back on his feet and then return to his job. |
Seamen on American waters perform difficult, physically taxing jobs which deserve respect. When they’re injured, such seamen have a special protection known as the Jones Act. Seamen also may seek financial recovery via Workers Compensation, or Workers Comp, but recovery through the Jones Act can be a far better strategy.