If you’ve been injured in a maritime accident, it’s important that you seek the legal counsel of a maritime injury attorney. One conversation is all it could take to help you understand what you’re entitled to. This can include medical expenses, lost wages, and oftentimes much more.
Unfortunately, some maritime workers are intimidated by the prospect of going to a lawyer for help. It is not uncommon for the employers to speak with a worker first, offer them compensation and convince them to accept that the matter is closed and over with. Speaking with a lawyer can seem like the fast track to unemployment or even a hostile working environment.
This doesn’t have to be the case, though. For one thing, any maritime injury attorney will grant you complete confidentiality as protection. So you can tell them whatever you like, without fear that the conversation will ever get back to your employer or coworkers. Client attorney privilege furthers this protection once they begin working for you.
Without speaking to an attorney, you’ll never know what you’re entitled to. As such, you won’t know for sure if your employer is being fair or simply trying to buy your silence and compliance.
Any indication from an employer that they would like you to keep silent is generally a sign that you should seek representation immediately. If a company is capable of that kind of tactic, they might also be corrupt enough to distort evidence or speak with other employees about backing their version of events. The sooner you speak to a qualified attorney, the sooner a lawsuit can be filed, and you can begin getting what is rightfully yours.
Kirkendall Dwyer LLP understands that speaking with a maritime injury attorney can often be a difficult thing. Fortunately, they guarantee confidentiality and can help you better understand what your case involves and what you could receive in damages.
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