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A: The long-term costs associated with a knee injury at sea will depend on the severity of the injury. If a maritime injury has put one of your knees out of commission, you should speak with a New Orleans accident attorney to determine whether it would be beneficial to file an injury claim.
Costs Associated with Knee Injuries
When you have an injury such as torn cartilage that can be repaired through arthroscopic surgery, be aware that the price of the surgery averages around $12,000. If your maritime injury results in the need for knee-replacement surgery, you may face a surgical bill of $40,000. If you need a partial knee replacement, it may cost around $20,000.
If a hospital stay is required, that may be an additional cost. Other expenses include many physical therapy sessions, medical devices, such as crutches, and prescription and over-the-counter medication.
You may also need to make some adjustments at home, such as adding safety bars in your shower and arm supports near your toilet seat. If you must climb stairs, you may have to make accommodations for first-floor living quarters.
In addition to medical costs, you will lose income as you could be out of work for a significant amount of time. Even if you just sprained your knee, it will take time to heal. If you return to work too quickly, you'll risk re-injuring your knee.
Whenever you suffer a debilitating injury at sea, you should find representation with a Louisiana maritime lawyer before you accept Workers' Compensation benefits. With an attorney's help, you may be able to file a Jones Act claim to receive maximum compensation for any type of injury you’ve sustained.
Contact a New Orleans Accident Attorney
The Jones Act law provides you with certain protections your employer may not want you to know about. A Louisiana maritime lawyer from The Young Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana, can help you if you have suffered an offshore accident or other maritime accidents. 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.
