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Can I Choose My Own Doctor Under Maintenance and Cure?

Posted in Maritime Injury

When someone sustains a maritime injury while working in service of a vessel, they are usually entitled to maintenance and cure, which includes medical treatments, but many

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What Does a Maritime Lawyer Do?

Posted in Maritime Injury

A maritime lawyer specializes in maritime law, including admiralty law and international maritime law. In addition, maritime lawyers can practice law in specific areas, such as assisting

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What Is the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act?

Posted in Maritime Injury

The United States Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is designed to help injured maritime workers receive fair compensation and coverage of their expenses due to a

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If I File a Maritime Injury Claim, Will I Have Trouble Finding Another Maritime Job?

Posted in Maritime Injury

Working in the maritime industry can be rewarding, yet there are risks of accidents and injuries. However, being injured on the job does allow you specific rights

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Can You File a Claim if You Are at Fault for Your Own Maritime Injury?

Posted in Maritime Injury

If you sustained a maritime injury, determining fault is a complex legal process. Maritime, or maintenance and cure, attorneys can help you pursue a claim for compensation

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What Is Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)?

Posted in Maximum Medical Improvement

When an employee is injured at work and receives medical care that is covered by workers’ compensation benefits or maintenance and cure, at some point they will

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Can I Be Fired for Filing a Jones Act Lawsuit?

Posted in Jones Act

Seamen have specific Jones Act protections should they be injured while in the service of a vessel and on duty working. Part of these protections entitles them

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What Is “Maintenance” Under Maintenance and Cure?

Posted in Maritime

If you work in the maritime industry, you have probably heard the terms maintenance and cure at some point. These two terms refer to maritime workers’ compensation

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When someone sustains a maritime injury while working in service of a vessel, they are usually entitled to maintenance and cure, which includes medical treatments, but many