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Deepwater Horizon Injuries – What Crewmembers Need to Know
If you were on the Deepwater Horizon at the time of the explosion, we can only imagine how terrifying it must have been. Just reading the news stories and eyewitness accounts, the scene on the Deepwater Horizon can be described as nothing short of a nightmare. Crewmembers have talked about the many who were injured, some with gaping head wounds and others with broken bones.
The fire eruptions and slick surfaces made it terribly difficult for workers to make their way to the lifeboats. You may have been one of the crewmembers who was forced to jump into the water 80 feet below. An impact of that nature is supposedly similar to a car hitting a brick wall at 55 mph.
As reports continue to surface regarding the Deepwater Horizon explosion, there appears to be a trend. Many crewmembers have sustained what are referred to as orthopedic injuries. These injuries encompass everything from bone fractures to severe strains. The recovery time for an orthopedic injury can be weeks, even months.
It is important to understand that if you feel that your injury is only minor, you should still seek medical attention. Some apparently minor injuries, such as back pain, can turn out to be something more serious, like a spinal cord injury. Delaying medical attention and treatment, for that matter, can be detrimental to your recovery.
You should also understand that the actions you take following the rig accident could impact your ability to recover compensation later. Before you sign anything or give a recorded statement to anyone, you should consider talking with an experienced maritime attorney.
The Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. has recently joined forces with the Young Law Firm so that we can now serve clients in two of the major hubs of this disaster – Houston and New Orleans.
