There are certain restrictions that allow a land-based employee to qualify under the Jones Act. As an employee, you would have to contribute 30% of your time to the operation of the ship or vessel to receive the Jones Act compensation. Unfortunately, if this is not the case then you most likely will not be able to bring a claim under the Jones Act.

Maintenance and cure are benefits that apply to an injured seaman that receives the benefits from their employer throughout the recovery period. Maintenance includes multiple household expenses, the benefits consist of the following: rent or mortgage, utilities, property taxes, homeowners insurance, and food. As for the cure, it is medical expenses. The expenses include medical bills, medication, tests or screenings, medical equipment, and transportation to and from medical facilities.