Who Pays for My Medical Bills?Who Pays for My Medical Bills?

The law concerning the rights of a maritime victim to recover medical expenses vary dramatically between the classification of such a victim in his employment status. If the accident victim is a member of the crew of a vessel, the vessel operator may be responsible for medical benefits under its obligation to provide “care”. If not, the employer of the victim may owe medical benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The answer to this question is complex and you should consult an experienced maritime attorney concerning such issues. The Broussard, David & Moroux, L.L.C. website onto which you are currently logged can inform you as to our extensive experience in handling such claims.