Seamen are a special class of worker in the maritime industry. The term “seaman” refers to those maritime workers who perform at least 30% of their duties on a ship or an identifiable fleet of ships, as opposed to a longshoreman or other type...
Seaman – Overview of Cure
When a seaman gets hurt offshore on a vessel, he is entitled to two payments. First, he is entitled to maintenance, which covers food and lodging. Second, the seaman is entitled to cure, which covers necessary medical expenses.
To get cure, a...
The Rundown On Maintenance And Cure
Centuries ago, seamen who were injured in the line of duty ran the risk of being dropped off at the next port, hundreds of miles from home, and abandoned. Over the centuries, laws have been enacted to try and curb this type of behavior and ensure...