Can I qualify for benefits as both a Longshore-Harbor Worker and a Jones Act seaman?
No, you are either a seaman under the Jones Act or you are a Longshore or Harbor Worker covered under the LHWCA or Longshore-Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. The law in these two areas is very complicated. You should consult with an attorney who is knowledgeable in the field of maritime claims with experience handling Jones Act cases to determine your proper status under the law. You may only recover under one of these legal remedies and cannot afford to waste time pursuing the wrong cause of action.
