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If you suffer a severe injury due to the negligence of someone else, you will likely have to go to court to seek damages. You can ask the court to award you money to pay for the financial losses associated with your injury, and you also may request damages for other...
Working at a railroad means laboring in a dangerous environment, so you understand the risks inherent in your job. Still, your employer has the duty to take safety precautions on the worksite so you do not unnecessarily suffer an injury. In the event you do experience...
If you have a loved one who is working on a vessel and that person dies on the job, you may have protection under the Death on the High Seas Act. This legislation allows you to collect benefits if your situation meets the criteria. Marine Insight explains the idea...
Human error causes many maritime accidents. One possible solution to this problem is autonomous technology. How can autonomous technology reduce maritime accidents and injuries? How autonomous technology can help Human limitations in situational awareness and...
Crush injuries can happen to anyone, and not just construction workers or employees who work with heavy machinery or equipment. In fact, many people involved in car crashes will experience crush injuries. Thus, it is important for everyone to understand the most...
Burn injuries can affect a victim to different degrees of severity depending on several factors. This includes the victim's health, the degree of the heat source, and how long the victim suffers from exposure to it. While first-degree burns cause the fewest problems...
As a Tennessee resident who makes a living working on the water, you face heightened injury risks compared to workers in many other professions. However, depending on circumstances, you may also have recourse if your injury is serious enough to disable you and make...
The risks of injury when you work in the maritime industry exceed that of other professions. Even when you follow safety regulations and wear personal protective equipment, the risks of injury linger. If you suffer a TBI, you may wonder if returning to work is...
Commercial fishing has a reputation for being strenuous and dangerous. Protecting yourself at work requires vigilance, compliance and experience. Falling overboard can have detrimental consequences. Serious, catastrophic injuries might prevent you from ever working...
If you work as a bosun or skilled shipman, you undoubtedly have assisted with hundreds of anchor drops and retractions. Depending on the size of your ship, its anchor chains may weigh thousands of tons. Keeping your hands and other limbs far from the chain helps to...
