Maritime Brain Injury Lawyer

Have you suffered brain damage while offshore?

Conditions aboard offshore vessels can be catastrophically unsafe. Not taking into consideration the dangers associated with the job - such as the unstable nature of the ocean and the wet, slippery conditions - there are other factors that can jeopardize your health just as much, if not more. The negligence of employers in following proper safety procedures, not fully trained employees and even defective machinery can all create an environment that can be dangerously unsafe and can result in all types of offshore injuries.

One of the most catastrophic of all injuries that can be sustained is that of brain damage. Due to the crucial role that the brain plays in your everyday functioning, it is important to keep in mind that any level of damage that is sustains will have a direct and profound impact on your everyday life. No matter whether the damage was caused by a closed or open head injury, it is important to keep in mind that you could suffer from side effects and consequences that can reach out to affect even your way of thinking.

Traumatic Brain Injury: Understanding the Ramifications

A form of acquired brain injury, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is commonly obtained in a sudden and traumatic accident. This is the case when something pierces through the skull, like a piece of metal, or when sudden impact, such as from a fall, occurs. Symptoms of this type of injury can range from lightheadedness and dizziness to the more severe, such as changes in behavior, trouble sleeping and seizures.

While there is treatment to help stabilize the victim of a brain injury, there is currently no treatment available to help reverse the damage. Still, it is highly recommended that the victims of brain injury seek immediate medical attention. A medical professional will be able to help a victim have the proper supple of oxygen to the brain, as well as ensure that blood pressure is properly under control.

Talk to a Jones Act attorney today!

If you or a loved one have sustained brain damage while working offshore, then it is easy to feel hopeless. You, however, do not need to feel this way. There are steps that can be taken to protect your legal rights and it is important to keep these in mind. By working with Arnold & Itkin, LLP you will be able to rest assured knowing that every step possible will be taken to help you maximize your recovery. So what are you waiting for? Give a maritime attorney from our firm a call today to learn more about how we can help you address your situation and fight for the necessary remuneration that you deserve.

Contact Arnold & Itkin today to schedule your case evaluation if an offshore accident resulted in brain damage.