What if my employer does not cover my maritime injury under workers’ compensation?

If your employer does not cover your maritime injury under workers’ compensation in New Hampshire, you may be able to file a lawsuit against them. Maritime injuries are covered under the federal law known as the Jones Act. This law gives injured seamen the right to sue their employer for damages in order to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other financial losses. You have the right to choose to pursue your case through the court system or through an administrative process. If you choose to go to court, your employer will be legally obliged to provide you with funds to cover the cost of your medical treatment and lost wages. This fund is known as “maintenance and cure”. If your employer refuses to cover these costs, you can file a negligence suit against them. Under the Jones Act, you may also be able to receive punitive damages. This means that your employer may have to pay an extra sum of money for failing to provide a safe working environment or provide adequate maintenance of the vessel. It is important to contact a qualified maritime injury lawyer as soon as possible to discuss the specifics of your case and pursue the necessary legal steps. Maritime injury law can be complicated and difficult to navigate, so it is important to have an experienced lawyer on your side.

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