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Richard W. Fuquay, P.C d/b/a Fuquay Law Firm is located in Mobile, AL and serves clients in and around Mobile, Citronelle, Daphne, Spanish Fort, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, Grove Hill, Chatom, Calvert, Jackson and Mobile County. We also serve Pascagoula, MS and Lucedale, MS.
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How is Pain and Suffering Calculated in a Maritime Injury Claim?
/by Fuquay Law FirmAs an injured maritime worker, you know how dangerous working on the open sea can be. Even the most careful worker can suffer unexpected injuries when something goes wrong or a crew member, captain, or vessel owner acts negligently. What happens then? Are you left to pick up the pieces on your own? You have […]
The Risks of Spinal Injuries Among Seamen
/by Fuquay Law FirmFrom hoisting full nets of fish onto the deck to repairing heavy machinery and navigating tight spaces, a seaman’s back is put under an enormous amount of strain every single day. It should be no surprise, then, that spinal injuries are fairly common. Unfortunately, a serious spinal injury could mean the end of a maritime […]
Jones Act Claims for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
/by Fuquay Law FirmCarpal tunnel syndrome can have a very limiting effect on your life. Not only can it impact your work, but it can also leave you with lingering pain, keep you from fulfilling your obligations at home, and require ongoing medical care. If you were injured while working aboard a vessel, you may be wondering if […]
Getting Fair Compensation for Nerve Damage After a Maritime Accident
/by Fuquay Law FirmA maritime accident can cause a wide range of injuries that may affect your career, overall health, and ability to care for your family. Nerve damage is an unpredictable injury that could heal completely without any medical care or leave you permanently disabled, which makes it difficult to get fair compensation. If you’ve been injured […]
Pre-Existing Conditions: Am I Entitled to Compensation After a Maritime Injury
/by Fuquay Law FirmSome maritime injury cases are clear-cut and straightforward. You were healthy and fit before the accident that left you with one or more serious injuries. When your employer has no grounds to deny a claim, they may simply pay it out without fighting. But if you give them an inch, they’ll take a mile—and that’s […]
How Keeping a Journal Can Help Your Maritime Injury Claim
/by Fuquay Law FirmYou’ve been hurt while working your maritime job. Your to-do list is probably endless at the moment, between doctors’ appointments, updating work about your injury, and focusing on your recovery. However, adding one more thing to your list—maintaining an injury journal—can help you with your maritime injury claim. Find out how an injury journal can […]
The Risk of Maritime Electrical Injuries
/by Fuquay Law FirmA ship’s electrical systems are integral to its functioning and day-to-day operations. However, electricity is exceptionally dangerous when mixed with water. As a result, maritime workers who spend any amount of time working with electrical systems are at risk of serious injuries. Under maritime law, injured workers are entitled to compensation. If you’ve been the […]
Maritime Injuries from Chemical Exposure
/by Fuquay Law FirmMaritime workers engage in a wide range of dangerous work activities while at sea, and much of this work puts them in direct contact with potentially hazardous chemicals. Processing fish, underwater welding, improper ventilation, and tank cleaning are just some of the common causes of chemical exposure in the maritime industry. When a worker is […]
Airplane and Helicopter Accidents in the Maritime Industry
/by Fuquay Law FirmGetting to and from offshore work sites is one of the inconveniences of the maritime industry. While airplanes and helicopters are generally a safe travel option for maritime workers, there’s always an exception. When workers are being transported to and from offshore work sites, an airplane or helicopter collision can be considered a maritime accident. […]
Accidents and Injuries Among Ship-Breakers in Mobile, Alabama
/by Fuquay Law FirmShip breakers fill an essential role in the maritime industry, but they are often poorly compensated for the demanding work they do and the dangers they face every single day. Not only is ship-breaking physically exhausting work, but it is also incredibly dangerous. Despite this, many who work in this role are unable to seek […]