Under the Jones Act, maintenance and cure are not related to the conduct of the employer or shipowner, rather resemble onshore worker’s compensation. A seaman must only show that their illness or injury is work-related to qualify for a claim of maintenance and cure. Unfortunately, while maintenance and cure is relatively easy to prove, recoverable damages are not very extensive. The seaman who qualifies for maintenance and cure will receive a daily allowance to cover living expenses while healing, as well as medical expenses until the seaman reaches maximum medical improvement.