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Local Law Firms Home > Maritime Law Overview > Illness at Sea > Viral Gastroenteritis Maritime Viral Gastroenteritis Few things are as horrible as being sick to your stomach. That bloating, nauseous feeling that makes it difficult to even get out of bed in the morning, let alone go to work for long hours. This condition can be caused by many things. In most cases it involves eating food that’s been contaminated, or even pre-existing medical conditions. But what happens when this disease comes from an everyday job? What happened if this disease makes it difficult to work at all? Have you or someone you know been affected by viral gastroenteritis and work at an offshore site such as an oil rig or a ship? Contact a maritime lawyer to discuss your legal options today. When the stomach and large and small intestine are inflamed and irritated, this is viral gastroenteritis. This condition can be caught by eating contaminated foods, drinking contaminated water, being around contaminated water and/or being around someone who has this condition already. This condition can be painful and literally gut-wrenching. Symptoms of viral gastroenteritis may include:
The good news is that in most cases this condition isn’t life threatening or too serious. Treatments for this condition are relatively minimal and could be easy to get through. On the other hand, this could become a terrible disease that could require extensive medical care and time off from work to treat. In any case, there are laws that protect workers at offshore facilities that can compensate for lost time and for medical costs. But enforcing these laws on your own could prove to be very difficult and sadly, not all employers work to the letter of the law. It is important to act as quickly as possible in these cases. If you or someone you know has been affected by viral gastroenteritis,you may be entitled to compensation. Contact a maritime lawyer in your area today. |