Maritime work is often physically demanding under harsh conditions made worse by large waves, strong currents, and poor weather conditions. This can create a dangerous work environment, leaving workers like you at risk of harm. And if you’re injured in a maritime workplace accident, you can be left struggling to make ends meet and to find a way to successfully navigate your recovery.
While there’s a legal system in place to assist you with recovering the compensation you need, you have to be careful as you navigate the process. After all, there are several missteps that you could make along the way that jeopardize the validity of your case.
Errors to avoid when pursuing a maritime injury claim
You don’t want to be your own worst enemy when it comes to pursuing a maritime personal injury claim. So, be sure to avoid the following missteps:
- Failing to report your injury because you think it’s not that bad and that you can tough it out.
- Neglecting to seek medical treatment and follow your doctor’s recommendations because you don’t have the time or because you think you can navigate your recovery on your own.
- Failing to document how the workplace accident occurred and how it left you injured.
- Waiting too long to file a legal claim, which could bar you from the financial relief that you need.
- Neglecting to track all your damages.
- Entering the process without a full understanding of the evidence and how the law applies to your set of circumstances.
- Settling your case for less than it’s worth.
Know how to position yourself for a successful maritime injury claim
Although a maritime injury claim might seem straightforward, it can easily be complicated by unintentional errors. So, be careful as you navigate your case, and be sure to gather the evidence and develop the legal arguments necessary to position yourself for the successful outcome that you need.
