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		<title>The Statute of Limitations for Jones Act Claims</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Rick,
Just wanted you to know that I got your note and did a little checking. Tell your mate that there is a statute of limitations for him to be able to file a claim in a Jones Act Case.
From what I found out, most of the time the statute of limitations is only 3 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Yes pain and suffering are included in legal damages for jones act awards</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Rick,
You asked me to find out if pain and suffering can be included in your legal damages claims, and from what I&#8217;ve found out, the answer is yes.
However, it&#8217;s impossible to put an exact dollar amount on how much you might expect to recover for physical and mental pain and suffering and loss of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://maritimejonesactinfo.com/yes-pain-and-suffering-are-included-in-legal-damages-for-jones-act-awards.html</link>
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		<title>Happy Holidays - and hang on to your hat!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Rick,
I&#8217;m about to turn off my computer mate, but I just wanted to wish you and Angela &#8220;Merry Christmas&#8221; and Happy New Year!  Hang in there man - it&#8217;s dark right now, but there&#8217;s a light at the end of the tunnel!
I&#8217;ll be back in touch after Christmas and prepare to hang on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jones Act Info - don&#8217;t sign anything until you talk to your maritime injury lawyer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Rick,
In answer to your question, no DON&#8217;T SIGN ANYTHING until you&#8217;ve talked to your maritime injury lawyer first!Â  I understand your concerns, especially after they told you that if you didn&#8217;t sign the release form that you would be responsible for your own medical bills.Â  But the truth is, maritime law itself is very [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Expect During A Compulsary Medical Exam</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Rick,
Okay, so now let&#8217;s go over what you can expect during the compulsary medical exam.  The physical examination will probably be pretty similar to other physical exams you&#8217;ve had in the past, although it depends on your injuries.  The usual procedures include:

blood pressure check
height and weight
checking your heart and lungs with a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://maritimejonesactinfo.com/what-to-expect-during-a-compulsary-medical-exam.html</link>
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		<title>What Wikipedia says about the Jones Act</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Rick,
I found some interesting articles on Wiki - the online encyclopedia that I thought you might want to read what it says about the Jones Act.
Here&#8217;s the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jones_Act_(sailor_rights)
Let me know what you think&#8230;
Oh, and by the way, what you were told about the Jones Act being suspended after Hurricane Katrina - the &#8220;at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://maritimejonesactinfo.com/what-wikipedia-says-about-the-jones-act.html</link>
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		<title>Finding the Best Maritime Law Attorney is Vital</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Rick,
Thanks for the email, mate!  Listen I just wanted to let you know that I&#8217;m doing some checking into maritime Law Lawyers.  I spoke with an attorney who practices business law, and from what he said, Maritime law is really complicated.  You can&#8217;t afford to pick someone who doesn&#8217;t understand maritime [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://maritimejonesactinfo.com/finding-the-best-maritime-law-attorney-is-vital.html</link>
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		<title>Overview of The Merchant Seaman Protection and Relief Act (The Jones Act)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey Rick,I thought you might want to take a look at the actual wording of the Jones Act law, so here it is:
Merchant Seaman Protection and Relief 46 USCS Appx Â§ 688 (2002) Title 46. Appendix. Shipping Chapter 18.
(a) Application of railway employee statutes; jurisdiction. Any seaman who shall suffer personal injury in the course [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maritime and Jones Act - What You Need to know before filing any claims</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Rick,
I was sorry to hear from Angela that things aren&#8217;t going so well for you.  I&#8217;ve continued doing some more digging, and thought you might find this information interesting:
Apparently if you file for Worker&#8217;s Compensation - or any other types of injury claims, you might end up forfeiting your rights to damages under [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://maritimejonesactinfo.com/maritime-and-jones-act-what-you-need-to-know-before-filing-any-claims.html</link>
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		<title>Jones Act, General Maritime Law, Admiralty Law, the Longshore Harborworkers Act and by Workers Compensation - Confused Yet?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s easy to be confused by who is covered by what.Â  Some people - like a recent client of mine, was surprised to find out that he was covered by the Jones Law - which he only found out when he applied for worker&#8217;s compensation, after being injured.
He asked me to do some research, and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://maritimejonesactinfo.com/jones-act-general-maritime-law-admiralty-law-the-longshore-harborworkers-act-and-by-workers-compensation-confused-yet.html</link>
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		<title>Attention &#8220;Seamen&#8221; Are You Protected by the &#8220;Jones Act&#8221;?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What is the Maritime and Jones Act?
The Jones Act is a law that was enacted by Congress to provide protection to people (seamen) who are members of a crew of a ship or vessel.  The term &#8220;seman&#8221; also defines anyone who works on an Offshore Oil Rig, Motorized Platform, Jackup rig, semi-subersible ship or [...]]]></description>
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