Are you having problems with medical treatment after an offshore injury? Learn about your legal right to immediate treatment by doctors and specialists of your choice.

Far too often, we see injured seamen misled about their medical rights following a maritime injury.  The Jones Act law sets forth your medical rights.  These are very important rights, which entitle you to speedy, hassle-free medical treatment by physicians and specialists of your choice.  

If you find yourself waiting long periods of time before seeing a doctor, or dealing with a lot of red tape in trying to get medical treatment, then your company is not following the rules.  

Use our website to learn your medical rights under Maritime Law and the Jones Act.  Once you have educated yourself, talk to your company and tell them you know the rules and expect them to arrange proper and timely medical treatment for you without further delays.

If you continue to have problems getting the medical attention you need, it may be time to consult with an experienced Jones Act lawyer.  An attorney should be able to get your medical treatment on track so you can focus on healing from your injuries.

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Library for Medical Treatment Problems:

• Worried About How You Will Pay Your Medical Bills After a Maritime Accident?   
  If you’re a maritime worker who has been hurt offshore, you need to read this article. You may have the right to compensation that covers your living expenses and medical bills. While you are on our website, be sure to order a FREE copy of maritime lawyer Brian Beckcom’s book, The Insider's Guide to Winning Your Maritime Injury Case.
• Need medical care, maybe even surgery, after an offshore injury? An experienced Jones Act maritime lawyer can help you.   
  After an offshore accident and injury, usually the last thing your company wants to do is help you get medical care. With a qualified Jones Act maritime lawyer on your side, you can get the medical treatment you need.
• Injured maritime workers: choose your OWN doctor   
  If you’ve been injured in a maritime accident, don’t let your employer or their insurance company bully you. You have the right to select your own doctor, an important right granted to you under the Jones Act. Don’t fall for the common employer trick of being told that you must see a company doctor – it just isn’t true.
• Wondering How to Pay The Bills After Being Hurt Offshore?   
  Financial pressure often causes maritime workers to accept low settlements for their maritime injuries. This article addresses the question that most injured seamen ask – “how am I going to pay my bills?” Contact a Houston maritime attorney at Vujasinovic & Beckcom at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800 if you have been injured offshore.
• Jones Act Seaman Rights to payment of medical bills, medical treatment, and living expenses   
  Board Certified Jones Act injury and accident attorney Brian Beckcom explains the rights of injured seaman to payment of medical bills, medical treatment, and living expenses

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Frequent Questions for Medical Treatment Problems:

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• Who pays for my medical bills if I’m hurt in a maritime accident?
• I was hurt offshore and need surgery.  How do I get the company to pay for my surgery?

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