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If no one is at fault for my injury offshore, do I still get an medical benefits or wage replacement/lost wages?

 

A: YES, if you are a Jones Act seaman you are entitled to medical benefits and maintenance (so-called "maintenance and cure") regardless of who was at fault. Unless you were injured off the job, or you intentionally caused your own injuries, your Jones Act employer must pay maintenance and cure until you reach maximum medical improvement. If your Jones Act employer tells you the injury was "your fault," or wasn't the fault of the employer, and therefore they are not required to pay your medical benefits and maintenance while you recover, they are wrong on this as well, and you should seek independent legal advice immediately to ensure that you get appropriate medical treatment.