What You Need to Know if You Have Been Injured Working Offshore
Although most jobs come with risks, some will be more dangerous than others. Miners, lumberjacks, and utility lineman are at the top of the list of dangerous jobs. Another is working offshore. There are many hazards in this line of work including head injuries, amputations, burns, and back and spinal cord injuries. What do you need to know if you are injured while working offshore?
Steps to Take if You are Injured Offshore
Of course, the first thing you should do if you are injured is to seek medical attention. Even if you think the injury is not that bad, you should be checked out as quickly as possible. Sometimes symptoms of serious injury do not appear for hours or days. Once you return home, go to your doctor and get another examination. Doctors employed by the same company you work for may have more of an allegiance to … Read the rest >>>