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• Brian, your book is a "what to do, and what not to do" guide.  Your book was a real eye-opener.  My company turned on me as soon as they realized I was seriously injured.  If I had read your book sooner, I would have avoided a lot of costly mistakes.  They really have a "bag" of tricks waiting on an injured worker.  I found everything in your book to be true.  These companies have a "kennel of pit bull attorneys" who attack injured workers legally, and use every trick in the book to keep from paying medical bills.  Captain Jim VickersMississippi

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How long is the statute of limitations for Jones Act cases?

A: The statute of limitations is generally three years from the date when the seaman either was aware or should have been aware of the injury and its connection to the workplace.

Note that exceptions to the three year period apply to cases under the Public Vessels Act (PVA), Suits in Admiralty Act (SAA) and other maritime categories.

Statute of limitations is the period of time a seaman has to file a case or settle before the case is permanently barred.