Getting Back in the Water after a Mississippi Maritime Accident

If you have been hurt or gotten sick during a recent Mississippi maritime accident, you may face a peculiar and unexpected problem: You may actually fear going back into the water.
This "aquaphobia" can happen to anyone, even the saltiest of sea salts. For instance, say you were working on a rig off the Gulf Coast, and you suffered temporary blindness and chemical burns when a furnace malfunctioned and vaporized organic compounds in your quarters. You now may feel claustrophobic even thinking about going on a schooner or a rowboat. Aquaphobia can range from mild to severe, depending on what happened to you and your own psychological predisposition.
Aquaphobia may not be a bad thing, in and of itself. But if your livelihood depends on working on a boat or on a dock, it can obviously be a crushing and disturbing phenomenon. And while an experienced Mississippi Jones Act attorney can help you try to get compensation for the damages and pain you experienced during and after the accident, no lawyer - no matter how good - can help you overcome this newfound fear.
So how do you move beyond this? How can you pick up the pieces of your life and career after the accident? Will you be able to return to robust work off the Mississippi coast in your former capacity or something like it?
Obviously, therapies abound to treat these kinds of fears. There may not be a "one-size-fits-all" solution, but the first step towards conquering the problem is simply acknowledging it. And that can be difficult for some people, especially proud workers with families who depend on them for support. If you've already suffered an insult to your pride due to your injury or illness - and many months in the hospital and/or rehab - chances are that you want to get back on your feet as soon as possible and "prove" that you "still have it."
Ignoring the reality of your aquaphobia can be not only problematic, but also dangerous for you and your crew. It's always better to deal in reality - to face what is "true" for you now and to figure out the most strategic way to get to where you want to be.
If you need legal help with your Mississippi offshore injury, connect with the experienced team at Vujasinovic & Beckcom by calling 877-724-7800. We also invite you to download three free resources from our website.