Your Rights When Your Employer Won't Pay Maintenance & Cure

Are you an injured seaman? Is your employer paying for your maintenance and cure? If not, you might be able to seek punitive damages, based on past cases involving this very issue.

These provisions under maritime law are designed to provide injured seamen compensation to assist with medical treatment, as well as pay for living expenses during the time it takes for the victim to recover. However, some employers take advantage of their employees and fail to do so, assuming that they don’t know their rights.

So, what happens if your employer fails to pay for your expenses? According to the Supreme Court, you might be able to seek punitive damages in Jones Act cases against your employer.

If you or someone you know has been injured offshore, you should contact an experienced maritime attorney at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at (713) 224-7800 or (877) 724-7800.  We will be able to explain your legal rights and options.

For more information, read the article, Seamen May Seek Punitive Damages in Some Cases.

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