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Can I Apply For Unemployment If My Maintenance Got Stopped?


Why Trust The Turley Law Firm

* Since 1987, The Turley Law Firm has worked tirelessly to help their clients recover. This includes recovering from their Jones Act injury and/or personal injury physically, emotionally and monetarily
* Their firm is respected throughout California's legal community and courts
* The highest rated Jones Act Lawyer by AVVO.com
* 2011 Maritime Law Super Lawyer
* Chosen "Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyer in San Diego"
* Elected President of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
* Elected to Board of Governors of Consumer Attorneys of California
* Bill was a Speaker at the 2011 California Maritime Personal Injuries Seminar
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My Maintenance Got Cut Off, Can I Apply For Unemployment?

Applying for Unemployment after you get cut off from maintenance can subject you to criminal penalty. Seriously. This article is by a California Jones Act Lawyer and focuses on California law. However, most States have almost the same laws as California.

If you are unable to perform your usual and customary work, then you must not file for California Unemployment benefits. Stated differently, if you are temporarily totally disabled or permanently disabled from returning to your customary work or usual work - - then you must not file for California Unemployment benefits. It is our understanding that most States have similar laws - so be sure to check the law at your State also.


You have to Swear Under Penalty of Perjury *

Under California law you have to state under penalty of perjury that you are ready, willing and able to work in order to qualify for California Unemployment benefits. If you are disabled and unable to perform your usual work, then you have most likely committed perjury. At least that is how you should expect the District Attorney in your County to interpret the law. You don't need or want to go there.


File for State Disability

Instead, you need to file for California State Disability Insurance benefits. This isn't welfare. The State of California takes money out of your check every week. You paid into the system. You should use the money you paid in when you are entitled to the benefits. You will need to have a doctor sign for you stating you are unable to perform your usual work.

You can collect up to one year of California State Disability benefits. Contact your local California Employment Development Department.


* Many high profile criminal arrests are for lying under penalty of perjury. District Attorneys usually take this very seriously. So should you.


What Happens If I Am Able to Return To My Usual and Customary Work?

If you get cut off from maintenance and you are able to perform your usual and customary work, then go back to work. If you are unable to find work, then you are eligible to file for unemployment benefitsWe Can Help - Today

The Turley Law Firm and their staff are ready to help you immediately. You deserve help from a lawyer who understands your situation and how to help you in this difficult time. We fight hard to get you the best medical care. We fight hard to get you all the compensation which you are entitled under the law. Our goal is help you get your life back together.


World Wide Jones Act Practice

We represent injured Jones Act Seaman across California and the world.


San Francisco Office

425 California St. 18th Floor
San Francisco, California, 94104
866-963-0540

Los Angeles Office

3255 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1801
Los Angeles, California 90010
866-963-0540

San Diego Office

625 Broadway, Suite 625
San Diego, California 92101
619-234-2833

"If your maintenance is cut off, don't apply for unemployment unless your doctor says you are able to go back to your regular work." Jones Act Attorney - Bill Turley

Helping Injured Seaman Since 1987:

Since 1987, we have represented clients from all walks of life, from Captains to AB's to Oilers. As our client, we will utilize our experience and reputation to ensure that you receive the highest amount of compensation in the fastest time possible. We are committed to helping you through this difficult time. We have a reputation of excellence and have a high success rate in helping clients obtain maximum recovery for their loss of a family member.


Call Us at 619-234-2833 or 866-963-0540 toll free. Or email us.


Call Us Before Your Benefits Are Stopped

Call us immediately! Even if you are already receiving benefits, it won't be long before the insurance company will notify you that your maintenance benefits are being reduced or cut-off. There's not a moment to waste in order to guarantee that payments continue. When your benefits are cut off, then you need to be in a position to respond as quickly as possible.


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The Turley Law Firm
626 Broadway, Suite 625
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 234-2833
Fax: (619) 234-4048
Toll Free: 866-963-0540


The San Diego, California personal injury law firm of The Turley Law Firm serves clients across  Southern California area. We give you straight talk about your legal options. We have handled cases from San Diego to Imperial Beach to Oceanside to Escondido to El Cajon, everywhere in between, such as: Alpine, Camp Pendleton, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado,  Del Mar, Eastlake, Encinitas, La Mesa, La Costa, La Jolla, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Mission Bay, NAS San Diego, National City, Naval Station San Diego, North Island, North County, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Port of San Diego, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, San Diego Harbor, Santee, Solana Beach, South Bay, Spring Valley, Vista.

We handle cases across California, including: Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Orange County, Imperial County, Los Angeles County, and Ventura County, Colorado River, Mexico, Cabo, Pacific Ocean and all the Oceans and waterways across California and the World.


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