What to Do if You Experience Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury or Spinal Cord Injury

It is important to receive prompt medical treatment for a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury in order to prevent further damage after an accident.  It can be difficult for seamen to receive such treatment because of their lack of proximity to a hospital when they suffer an injury.  Thus, the New York and New Jersey maritime accident attorneys of Hofmann & Schweitzer encourage every seaman to understand the earliest symptoms of traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury so that they can request medical treatment if an accident happens on their vessel.

Symptoms of SCI and TBI

If you, or anyone on your vessel, experience any of the following symptoms, then it is important to get medical help as soon as possible:

• Headaches
• Seizures
• Loss of feeling or movement
  

• Loss of bowel or bladder control

• Confusion, anxiety or depression

• Memory loss

• Visual changes

• Any Other Symptom Which is Causing You Concern: the symptoms of serious injuries, particularly traumatic brain injuries, may be subtle, but are nevertheless indicative of a serious problem.  If you are unsure about your injuries or something has changed for you, then it is important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

If you have been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury after a fall, struck by, or other type of maritime accident then you should seek legal assistance.  The experienced New Jersey and New York maritime injury lawyers of Hofmann & Schweitzer would be pleased to provide you with a free consultation.  Contact us today at 1-800-3-MAY-DAY for more information.