The Jones Act- Maintenance and Cure

Posted by: rzehl
January 31, 2008
Topic: The Jones Act

"Maintenance and cure" is a concept which requires a vessel owner to provide living expenses and medical care to seamen during recovery from a work-related injury, accident or illness.

Regardless of fault, a seaman injured during the course of his duties is entitled to "cure" until he or she has recovered as much as is medically possible. Also, an injured seaman is guaranteed "maintenance" to cover living expenses during recuperation.

If an employer refuses to pay "maintenance and cure" to an injured seaman, a "maintenance and cure" claim may be filed in addition to other Jones Act negligence or unseaworthiness claims.

Contact the experiencedTexas Jones Act & Offshore Injury attorneys of the Fitts Zehl Law Firm by email at info@gulfcoastmaritimelawyer.com or toll-free at (800) 993-4887. We represent clients in states throughout the gulf coast region including: Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi.

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