Getting Help After a Boat Accident in Florida: Not Optional, But Mandatory

If you or someone you care about were hurt in a serious boat accident in Florida, you would need immediate medical attention. This is obvious, right?

However, you might be surprised by how many victims refuse treatment!

In some cases, a victim does not have the option to refuse help.

1. For example, if a drugged-up captain piloted his schooner into your boat, shattering both of your legs and causing major blood loss. You would clearly go to the hospital as soon as possible.
2. Or, if you were severely burned while preparing food for cruise ship passengers, and you had to be airlifted off the boat, you would certainly not deny yourself medical help.

Unfortunately, a surprising amount of maritime accident victims refuse to acknowledge their dire medical problems. Is it pride? Is it sheer toughness? Whatever the case, it's a bizarre (and obviously dangerous) practice. Here are two examples of how prideful medical neglect can create long-term havoc:

1. A man goes out with his two cousins to fish. While gaffing a big catch, the man slices his hand and wrist and bleeds profusely. But he doesn't want to "end the fishing trip early," so he bandages his hand and soldiers on. Instead of going to the hospital, the man returns home and applies a homemade poultice and bandage to the wound. However, this is not enough; his hand and arm get infected. The result? An amputation.
2. An industrial worker inhales a big lungful of poisonous aerosolized diesel and other organic compounds during an accident far from shore. Because he doesn't want to "make waves" with his employer, he simply excuses himself to take a nap. Weeks later - because he failed to get medical attention - the man develops permanent muscular and neurological problems.

Protect yourself, your rights, and your health by taking advantage of good resources. Get medical help, and read more about your rights as a Florida boat accident victim at www.maritimeaccidentattorney.com, where you can get three free e-books for injury victims. Also, feel free to dial our team at (800)724-7800.