What’s the Difference Between State Workers’ Comp and Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Comp?
As an injured maritime worker, you may wonder what your rights are. The sudden loss of income and the need for ongoing medical care can be overwhelming, which is why.....
Why It’s Important to Follow Your Doctor’s Orders After a Maritime Accident
Maritime injuries are inevitable. By nature, maritime work is dangerous, and injured employees deserve compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and other.....
The work you do aboard vessels is physically demanding and exhausting. Unfortunately, it also exposes you to the possibility of repetitive stress injuries.....
The Risk of Traumatic Brain Injuries on a Commercial Boat
When working aboard a commercial boat, you face all sorts of risks. There’s the risk of malfunctioning equipment that can leave you with serious injuries, careless coworkers.....
Working aboard a vessel can give you the means to provide for your family, but it also comes with risks. In addition to a heightened risk of injuries.....
Tendon and Muscle Injuries for Commercial Boat Workers
Working on commercial boats is a hazardous job, but it’s an extremely important part of our economy. Grueling boat work often involves weeks away from home.....
On the surface, calculating lost earnings seems simple. If you earn a set salary, you simply multiply your weekly salary by your weeks away from work.....
You believe you have a valid Jones Act claim, but your employer is pushing back. In the meantime, you have bills piling up and no way to take care of your family.....
If you think about maritime injuries, your mind probably goes to fishermen, commercial divers, and others who work in roles that exist only in the maritime industry.....
Accidents and Injuries Among Ship-Breakers in Mobile, Alabama
Ship 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.....
