The High Price of Being Injured

Posted by: rzehl
July 10, 2008
Topic: What to Do in Case of an Offshore Accident

Serious injury and even death occur far too frequently on the nation's busy waterways and oceans. Unfortunately, many of those who are injured, or the families of those who have died, at sea are often inadequately compensated for their losses. As a result, they may have a difficult time making ends meet in the future.

Initially, following an injury, one's expenses are usually quite obvious. Lost wages, pain and suffering, costs of hospitalization and rehabilitation all tend to be recognized almost immediately. However, unless one has been in this unfortunate position before, certain additional, long-term costs may be ignored when calculating an individual's desired recovery amount.

These may include, but are not limited to:

In-Home Care

Lost Earning Capacity

Long-Term Rehabilitation

Future Physical Health Complications Associated With the Injury

Future Mental or Emotional Health Complications Associated With the Injury

Future Medication Costs

Counseling

Vocational Rehabilitation

The experienced maritime attorneys at the Fitts Zehl Law Firm have helped numerous clients recover the full amount of compensation to which they were entitled. If you or someone you know has been injured offshore, contact the maritime lawyers at Fitts Zehl, LLP by email at info@gulfcoastmaritimelawyer.com or by phone at (800) 993-4887.

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