Must I sue to obtain the benefits of maintenance, cure, and wages, or to obtain additional damages based on negligence or unseaworthiness?
Ideally, it should not be necessary to file suit to obtain the basic wage, maintenance, and cure benefits. Regrettably, however, delay and avoidance on the part of vessel owners are quite common. Thus, suit is sometimes required. Realistically, to obtain compensation on the basis of negligence or unseaworthiness, it is almost always necessary to make formal claim against the insurer and to be at least prepared to file suit if that claim is not addressed.
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