3 Things that May Ruin Your New York Maritime Accident Recovery – and How to Avoid Them

Did you know that the actions you delay taking after a serious New York maritime accident can impact your ability to recover damages for your injuries? In some cases inaction can preclude you from a financial recovery.

Accordingly, our New York Jones Act Lawyers want you to avoid these three common mistakes:

• Refusing Medical Treatment. Without a diagnosis or treatment, it can be difficult to recover damages for maintenance and cure. Typically, injured seamen may recover compensation for medical expenses until they reach their maximum medical cure and for living expenses while they are unable to work. It is important for a doctor to determine maximum medical cure and when you are physically able to go back to work.
• Talking Too Much. Be careful what you say on Internet sites like Facebook and Twitter, to your coworkers and to your employers. Do not sign any statements before your attorney has reviewed them and do not provide any recorded statements. What you say can later be used against you in your maritime accident lawsuit.
• Putting Off Calling a New York Jones Act Attorney. The sooner you call a New York Jones Act lawyer, the sooner that your lawyer can get to work making sure your lawyer can get to work protecting your rights and potential recovery.

If you are ready to get serious about your potential recovery and your future, then we invite you to contact one of our experienced New York City Jones Act lawyers today at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY to discuss your case.