If I suffer an offshore injury, am I required to see only company doctors?

A: NO! Injured offshore workers and Jones Act seamen are NOT required to see only company doctors. Contrary to popular opinion, if you are injured offshore, you are not required to see only company-selected doctors. You should pick a doctor who you like, with whom you are comfortable, and who treats you fairly and appropriately. Unfortunately, some company-affiliated medical providers will try to force you back to work before you are ready, and will avoid performing tests that reveal the true extent of any possible injury. Bottom line here is that you are allowed to select your own doctors. If your Jones Act employer says you are required to go to company-selected doctors only, they are wrong.