What must an employer found negligent under the Jones Act provide to an injured seaman?
An employer or ship operator found to be negligent in a Jones Act lawsuit must pay for both cure and maintenance. In Jones Act cases, “cure” is defined as money that pays for your medical bills and expenses, while “maintenance” pays a daily allowance so you can afford to take time off work and recover from your injuries. In addition, a worker who collects damages under a Jones Act case might be eligible for compensation for factors such as future medical care, vocational rehabilitation, pain and suffering, anguish, mental health benefits, and inability to contribute to family finances.
Related Questions
- Can a seaman get maintenance and cure benefits at the same time he is suing his employer for Jones Act negligence and unseaworthiness?
- What amount of "fault" (or negligence) must the employer be guilty of in order for recovery to be allowed under the Jones act?
- What is the employers responsibility under the Jones Act?
