Hurt in an Oil Rig Accident? Find Out Who Pays For Your Medical Care

As was evident with the explosion onboard the Deepwater Horizon, rig workers regularly run the risk of becoming seriously injured. An accident or explosion can happen at anytime.

A maritime accident can leave you with tough questions, such as - “who is going to pay for my medical bills?” Or, “how am I going to pay for my living expenses?”

If you are a seaman who has recently suffered an injury while working onboard an oil rig, you need to become familiar with “maintenance and cure.”

Maintenance refers to the compensation that your employer is supposed to provide you for daily necessities, if you become injured on the job. The daily amount is generally about $20 to $30 per day until you reach your maximum medical cure.

Cure relates to your employer’s obligation to pay for your medical treatment. In the event you are injured, you need to understand that your employer may be liable to for your medical expenses.

If you or someone you know has been injured as an oil rig worker, you should contact one of our experienced maritime attorneys at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at (713) 224-7800 or (877) 724-7800.

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