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If you are hurt while working on a vessel, maintenance and cure may provide important support while you recover. This maritime law protection is different from workers’ compensation and may be available to eligible seamen who become injured or ill in the employment...
Riverboat work can involve heavy equipment, machinery, hazardous materials and changing conditions. Workers may ask what training their employers must provide before they begin work on a vessel. Training should match the work Under U.S. Coast Guard regulations,...
Memphis serves as a major river city, and many Tennesseans earn a living on docks, terminals and other waterfront job sites. That work keeps commerce moving, but it also brings real danger. Falls, equipment failures and crush injuries can put a worker out of...
Not every workplace accident happens in front of a crowd. For many Tennessee railroad workers, injuries occur in isolated areas with no one else around. This may lead workers to believe they cannot pursue a claim. That is a common misconception. Federal law recognizes...
If you work on the Tennessee River or inland waterways, you may have special legal protections under maritime law. Many workers do not realize they qualify as seamen or that they have rights beyond standard workers' compensation if they sustain an injury at work....
A serious medical error can change a person's life in an instant. If the error was the result of negligence, it could lead to permanent or life-altering injuries. Severe medical malpractice injuries could cause permanent disability, spinal or brain damage, or even...
If a loved one is in the intensive care unit (ICU) after a serious injury, each update can feel overwhelming, and important details may be hard to keep straight. A simple journal can help track health updates, organize questions and preserve information that could...
For those who work at sea, there are inherent dangers. They may be dealing with serious injuries or illnesses. Injuries can range from everything from burns to broken bones to hypothermia after falling overboard. In situations where there are civilian passengers...
A semi-truck has a much longer stopping distance than a smaller vehicle. If someone is in a small passenger car, like a sedan, they can usually bring the vehicle to a halt in around 300 feet. But a semi-truck driver who hits the brakes at the exact same moment would...
A serious injury can affect nearly every part of a person’s life in an instant. What begins as a single accident can lead to years of physical pain, emotional stress and major life adjustments for both the injured person and their loved ones. Some injuries can heal...
