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  • How are merchant mariners most likely to be hurt on the job?
  • Do shipmasters need to report illnesses suffered by crew members?
  • Does the Jones Act provide benefits for overexertion injuries?
  • What are Jones Act waivers for emergency relief?
  • How are Jones Act settlements calculated?
  • What if I can't afford a Jones Act injury lawyer?
  • Do I need a lawyer if my employer wants to arbitrate my Jones Act claim?
  • A shoulder injury can lead to a major disability for a Jones Act seafarer
  • Who should pay the costs of a crush injury at sea?
  • What payment am I owed after a maritime knee injury?
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