What is ‘maintenance and cure’ and how does it affect my claim?

In California Maritime Injury Law, ‘maintenance and cure’ is an equitable remedy that gives certain benefits to sailors who have been injured while on duty at sea. Under this doctrine, the employer is obligated to provide the injured worker with reasonable medical care, as well as monetary compensation for their basic living expenses. The maintenance portion of the compensation covers the costs of lodging and nutrition for the injured sailor, so that they can stabilize and recover from their injury. The cure portion of the compensation is there to ensure that the worker can get the medical care they need during their recovery, including medicines, doctor’s visits, and surgeries. The amount of money that the employer is obligated to provide for maintenance and cure will depend on the individual situation and the individual’s past wages. Often, the employer is obligated to provide two-thirds of the injured person’s wages before their injury. If a maritime worker is injured, maintenance and cure are important to their claim because they can help to cover the costs of recovery, lodging and nutrition while they are unable to work. The employer is obligated to provide these benefits regardless of fault or negligence, so if the employee was injured due to the actions of another, they are still eligible to receive these benefits.

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