As a matter of law, “crewmember” is interchangeable with “seaman” for purposes of Jones Act. Error in finding claimant entitled to Jones Act and WC benefits for same injury. Court affirms insurer cannot subrogate against its own insured.

King of Prussia
Workers' Compensation
The claimant worked as a shipwright for the employer, maintaining the U.S. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp is prepared by Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin to provide information on recent legal developments of intere
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Successful defense of large Philadelphia-based law firm in litigation of claim petition alleging post-concussion syndrome.

Workers' Compensation

The claimant slipped and fell at work, injuring his head and neck. The carrier accepted a contusion injury. The claimant alleged multiple additional injuries including cognitive maladies, memory loss, speech problems, vision convergence, photophobia, cranial nerve injuries and balance issues. The claimant testified while wearing sunglasses due to his alleged photophobia condition. Thirteen hours of surveillance video disputed the claimant’s alleged symptoms (including his need for sunglasses).

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