Importance of Getting an MRI After Maritime Accidents

Maritime accidents can cause major injuries that may not even be visible to the eye. That's why it's important for a maritime worker to have an MRI performed to get an accurate diagnosis. If you're seeking compensation for your injuries after a maritime accident, an attorney in New Orleans at the Young Firm can fight for your legal rights.

Importance of MRI Testing After Maritime Accidents

Some offshore drilling companies may demand that you go see a company physician, but understand that you don't have to. Companies do this to protect themselves because they know the doctor is on their side.

Also, whether you see your own physician or a company doctor, basic medical testing now should include an MRI. Many company doctors will bypass this step because the company isn't funding it, or they're defending the company.

Getting an MRI is important not only to your claim, but also your health. Having an MRI performed will indicate whether you have severe internal injuries to the soft tissue or ligaments in your neck, shoulder, back or any other areas of your body.

It'll be beneficial for you to choose your own physician that you trust to treat your injuries. After a maritime accident, you may be suffering physically, emotionally and financially, which is why an attorney in New Orleans at the Young Firm is here to help. 

Contact a Maritime Accident Attorney in New Orleans

Maritime law provides you with certain protections your employer may not want you to know about. A maritime law attorney from The Young Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana, can help you if you have suffered boating accident injuries, an offshore accident or other injuries that fall under maritime law or the Jones Act.

Though we are based in Louisiana, we are ready and able to help injured victims throughout the U.S. Order our free Maritime Injury Law guide and/or our guide to what to do when you are injured offshore to learn all about your rights as an injured worker.

When you are ready to get started with your Jones Act injury case, we urge you to contact us today for a FREE case evaluation - call 1-504-680-4100 or toll-free at 1-866-938-6113.