What Are You Entitled to as Maintenance and Cure?
Injury Lawyers for Seamen
Seamen are not eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits. While working at sea, employers are not bound by workers' compensation laws enacted to protect workers on land, making it extremely important to work with an experienced maritime lawyer.
At Seattle Maritime Attorneys, we work hard to protect the rights of injured seamen and make sure they get the help that they deserve. With more than 40 years of combined maritime law experience, our lawyers understand the ins and outs of the system and what it takes to resolve maritime cases in favor of our clients.
We are advocates for seamen and have the experience necessary to resolve your maritime claim. To schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced seaman injury attorney, call our Seattle office at 206-729-5252, our Bellevue office at 425-454-3800, or visit our contact page.
What Can Maintenance and Cure Mean for Seamen Injury Victims?
While seamen are not eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits, they are entitled to maintenance and cure in addition to other benefits under the Jones Act. Maintenance and cure provides benefits similar to workers' compensation, including compensation for medical expenses and lost wages for a limited amount of time.
Maintenance refers to compensation to pay for living expenses you incurred because you were unable to work at sea, while cure refers to the medical benefits you will receive as you recover from your injuries. If you were injured on the job, you should be eligible for both.
Are You Getting the Benefits You Deserve?
To learn more about the benefits you are entitled to receive and how to make sure you get them, contact us today for a free initial consultation with a seaman injury lawyer.
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