How much should I expect from my settlement?

Like most cases, a settlement is difficult to calculate from a quick analysis. Different things are taken into account of the sttlement amount. The court will no award more than what is considered a "fair" settlement. The injured worker usually has a different opinion of what is considered fair, backed with little or no legal basis. The employer can take advantage of their knowledge of the Jones Act and dispute the workers claim. This would give the employer at an unfair advantage. The employee is then preasured to settle for much less than they need and deserve. It is very important that you hire our law firm to get you the fair amount that you deserve.

There are various factors taken into consideration when calculating a settlment.

What do you mean by Maximum Medical Improvement?

After a person becomes injured, there is only a certain amount of recovery they are capable of. A person might become permanetly disabled and it is not possible to recover any further. This point of maximum recovery is known as "maximum medical improvement". This is where the maintenance and cure payments will cease.

What do you mean by "Maintenance"?

Maintenance is a daily compensation that covers the cost of food and shelter that the injured is entitled to under the Jones Act. The rates vary and are usually figured into the cost of living. The ranges are usually low and can be between $15.00 to $50.00 per day.

What is "Statute of Limitations?"

This is the time you have after the accident to file a claim. The statute of limitations for the Jones Act is three years. Three years may seem like sufficient time. But there may may some exceptions that may keep you from filing a claim. Therefore it is important to contact one of our attorneys as soon as possible.