What types of medical expenses are covered after a maritime injury?

After a maritime injury, there are certain types of medical expenses that can be covered. These expenses include necessary and reasonable medical care, hospitalization, physical therapy, medications, prostheses, and medical equipment. Additionally, any costs associated with travel for medical care, such as lodging, meals, and transportation, can also be covered. If an injured person is unable to return to work or lose wages due to the injury, compensation for lost wages or income can also be claimed under maritime law. This includes both past and future lost wages. Maritime law also allows for death benefits to be paid to the surviving family members of a maritime worker who died. These benefits can include reimbursement for funeral and burial expenses, monetary benefits, and potentially payment of the deceased’s medical bills. In all cases, the injured person or their family should seek legal advice to understand the specific type of maritime injury they are dealing with and any associated benefits. It is important to note that it is best to seek medical attention immediately after a maritime injury and to preserve all necessary medical documentation to support any claims for medical expenses or lost wages.

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