Why You Should Choose Your Own Physician After a Maritime Accident

When you've been seriously injured in a maritime accident, first know that you have a right to choose your own physician to treat you, and second, it'll be beneficial for when you file a claim, but most importantly, for your health. A maritime accident attorney in New Orleans can help when your rights have been tampered with and you need to file a claim.

Importance of Choosing Your Own Physician After a Maritime Accident

Your company may push you into getting an evaluation for your injuries with the company doctor, but you should be aware of the consequences you'll probably face if you commit to this. This can seriously damage your claim or lead to it being denied, and your health may be at jeopardy.

Many company doctors have the job of defending the company that they're in business with. They often downplay the serious nature of your injuries, mistreat your injuries and refuse to order additional specialized tests that may be needed to diagnose serious internal injuries.

If your injuries aren't properly examined, you may have a future ahead of you full of unexpected illnesses, disabilities and worse, an early death. That's why it's important to see a physician that you trust and to speak to an attorney. In New Orleans, the Young Firm has legal counsel you can seek that is familiar with maritime cases like yours and can protect your legal rights. 

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.