Will the failure to implead the seafarer’s surviving legitimate spouse result in the dismissal of a complaint for death benefits?
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Guarded Prognosis
Would a guarded prognosis and suggested disability grading constitute a valid disability assessment?
A Seafarer’s Cause of Action Arises Upon His Disembarkation from the Vessel
The employers denied liability for permanent total disability benefits, arguing that the seafarer had finished his employment contract without any medical issue.
Seafarer’s Obligation to Comply with His Medical Treatment
What effect would a refusal on the part of the seafarer to comply with his medical treatment have on his claim for disability benefits?
Extent of Disability vs. Determination of Fitness for Sea Duty
The Supreme Court clarified the 120/240 day rule with regard to the extent of the disability of the seafarer as against the company-designated physician’s duty to issue a final medical assessment.
The Party Who Secures the Opinion of a Third Doctor
In case the doctor appointed by the seafarer disagrees with the assessment of the company-designated physician, who has the duty to secure the opinion of a third doctor?
Seafarer’s Work-related Death During Employment
With regard to the heirs’ recovery of death benefits, should the death of the seafarer be shown to have happened during the term of his employment?
No Objection to Company-designated Physician’s Assessment
Entitlement to disability benefits by seamen on overseas work is a matter governed, not only by medical findings but, by law and by contract.
Seafarer’s Unjustified Refusal to Continue His Medical Treatment
Learn the effect of a seafarer’s unjustified failure to continue with his medical treatment.
Mere Reliance on a Causality Presumption
Proof expected from claimants in compensation proceedings.
