Need medical care, maybe even surgery, after an offshore injury? An experienced Jones Act maritime lawyer can help you.

The scenario is all too common. A Jones Act seaman is hurt offshore. The seaman needs ongoing medical treatment, maybe even surgery. At first, the company is somewhat cooperative, and acts like it will take care of its employee. But when it becomes apparent the injury is serious, the company changes its tune. The company no longer cooperates, and even starts acting like it is no longer on the seaman's side. The company now wants its employee to see other doctors, and is trying to force the seaman back to work before he or she is ready. The situation becomes uncomfortable for the seaman, who put in much time, maybe even many years, of hard work for the company.

If you would like to read about some examples of offshore company tricks and traps after an offshore injury, please read this article.

Most offshore companies act this way because they are trying to save themselves money, usually at the expense of their employees' health and safety. Once the company decides to cut off the seaman's medical care, or only pay for a small part of it, the seaman STUCK.

Unless the seaman hires an experienced Jones Act maritime lawyer.

A qualified maritime attorney knows the rules of maintenance and cure. The lawyer will contact your company, and show them why you are entitled to all of the medical treatment your doctors say you need. Many times, once the company sees a qualified maritime Jones Act lawyer is involved, they will give in and give you the medical treatment you need.

Sometimes, however, even after a Jones Act lawyer is involved, the offshore company will still refuse to provide the needed medical care. In this situation, depending on the particular facts of your case, a maritime lawyer should still be able to set you up for the medical treatment you need. This may need to be done independent of the company. In this situation, your claim for cure (and maintenance) can be included in a Jones Act lawsuit that your lawyer can, and should, file on your behalf.

If you would like to read more about offshore injury cases, please contact us about receiving your copy of Insider's Guide to Winning Your Maritime Injury Case.

If you need medical care after an offshore injury and your employer is refusing to provide you with all of the treatment you need, please contact us at Vujasinovic & Beckcom and we will answer any questions you may have about your particular situation.