Is there a limit to the amount of compensation I can receive?

Yes, there is a limit to the amount of compensation you can receive from a maritime injury case in the state of Florida. Under The Jones Act, you may be entitled to receive certain damages for pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages as well as the cost of future medical care. However, even though The Jones Act does not have an explicit monetary limit, it does set a cap on non-economic or “general” damages such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, and disability. The limitation on non-economic damages is the greater of either five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) or three times the economic damages, up to a maximum of one million dollars ($1,000,000). If you are a seaman injured in an admiralty or maritime accident, you may bring a claim under the general maritime law for maintenance and cure. Maintenance and cure are living and medical expenses that the vessel owner is responsible for even if the seaman was partially at fault for the incident. Maintenance and cure does not have a set cap on the amount of money a seaman can recover. In cases of admiralty and maritime injury, it is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible. An experienced maritime lawyer in the state of Florida can help you understand the laws and whether you may be entitled to any further compensation or medical care.

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