Public Vessels Act FAQ
The Public Vessels Act of 1925 changed maritime law by allowing individuals and employees who are injured aboard a public…
What Is the Defense Base Act?
The Defense Base Act is a federal law that protects civilian employees who work overseas in support of the military….
What Is Not Covered Under Maintenance and Cure?
Maintenance and cure benefits are a legal right of maritime workers who work in service of a vessel. Unlike the…
What to Do if Your Head Is Injured While Working at Sea
If you sustain a head injury at sea, there are steps you should take to seek treatment, report the incident,…
Maritime Injury Pay Advances vs. Maintenance and Cure
Maritime law provides maintenance and cure benefits for those injured at sea or in service to a vessel. Maintenance payments…
How Long Do Maintenance and Cure Benefits Last?
Maritime law requires shipowners to pay maintenance and cure benefits to their workers injured on navigable waters. This ancient law…
What Is Considered “Maintenance” Under Maintenance and Cure?
The Jones Act and maintenance and cure are maritime laws that provide compensation to workers injured in service to a…
What if My Maritime Employer Won’t Pay for Maintenance and Cure?
Under maritime laws like the Jones Act or maintenance and cure, injured maritime workers are usually entitled to financial compensation…