What are maintenance and cure payments?
Maintenance and cure payments are benefits that are paid by the employer when a maritime injury claim has been filed under the Jones Act.
Maintenance payments are intended to cover reasonable living expenses while you are recovering from your injuries, whether or not you may be able to work.
Cure payments are those payments made by your employer to reimburse you for fair and reasonable medical cost necessary for you to heal from your injuries.
You are entitled to maintenance and cure payments regardless of fault in the accident that occurred.