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Maintenance & Cure Benefits Denied?
You were injured serving your vessel. A denial of benefits feels like a betrayal, but it’s not the final word. It’s a tactic you can fight.
This guide will help you understand your rights and give you a clear plan.
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Your Absolute Rights as a Seaman
These are not modern workplace benefits; they are ancient duties your employer owes you under maritime law. Understanding them is your first step to fighting back.
Maintenance
Payments to cover your reasonable room and board expenses while you recover ashore. This includes rent/mortgage, utilities, and food. The rate must reflect your actual living costs, not a token lowball amount.
Typical Company Rate vs. Actual Cost
Cure
Your employer’s obligation to pay for all necessary medical treatment to help you recover. This is incredibly broad and includes doctor visits, surgery, therapy, medication, and travel to appointments. You have the right to choose your own doctor.
Unearned Wages
The wages you would have earned from the date of your injury until the official end of your voyage or contract. This is a separate and distinct right in addition to maintenance and cure.
Why Would a Company Deny a Valid Claim?
Denials are usually calculated business decisions, not personal attacks. Here are the common tactics employers use. Click each one to learn more.
Your Immediate 10-Step Action Plan
The moment your benefits are cut off, the clock starts ticking. Follow these steps precisely to protect your rights and build a strong case.
How an Attorney Fights Back
Hiring an attorney deploys a legal arsenal. An unreasonable denial opens the company up to significant financial penalties beyond the benefits they originally owed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common questions from seamen who have had their benefits denied.
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