Could I be entitled to more than maintenance and cure after an injury I sustained as a deckhand?

A: If your deckhand accident was the result of negligence, whether on the part of the vessel owner, fellow crewmembers or other party, you may be entitled to compensation that goes beyond maintenance and cure.  Also, if an unseaworthy vessel caused your offshore accident, you might also be able to recover damages.

Under the Jones Act, injured seamen are entitled to maintenance and cure, which is designed to cover medical treatment and living expenses.  However, there are some circumstances where you can take legal action.

If you decide to pursue a legal claim against the vessel owner, you may be able to recover damages that include lost wages, medical expenses, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, mental anguish and more.  You can learn more by reading our article, How Much is a Deckhand Injury Claim Worth?

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