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Due to the differences between life and work on land and sea, a separate set of laws - maritime law - determines compensation and how legal matters get handled in terms of work on the water. Maritime tort law refers to the damages of a property or the injuries of a...
When working with heavy objects of any sort, workers also face the potential risk of a crush injury. Of course, the risk is higher in some industries like construction, but it can happen to anyone at any time. Crush injuries to the foot make up a majority of...
If you work in one of the traditional maritime occupations such as longshoreman, ship repairer, shipbuilder, ship-breaker or harbor construction worker, and sustain an on-the-job injury or contract a job-related illness, you likely have coverage under the Longshore...
After recording its lowest number of deaths in 2019, Tennessee documented the highest number of fatal boating accidents in 2020. As reported by the Nashville Tennessean, officials noted 32 deaths and 61 catastrophic incidents involving vessels in 2020. According to...
If you are a crew member of a vessel in navigation and got hurt on the job, you have the right to sue your employer if their negligence caused your injuries. As a riverboat or maritime worker, you do not have worker’s compensation rights for your injuries. However,...
Getting hurt at work may cause a ripple effect that impacts your career, your relationships and your independence. The uncertainty of your future and your ability to provide for your family can create debilitating stress and worry. Balancing the financial...
As someone working in a field related to construction, you face a higher level of risk for bodily injury than most other workers. Your profession is rife with dangers unique to the job. Among them is the possibility of a crush injury. But just what are crush injuries?...
Commercial boats are crewed by experienced men and women who know the water they’re on. The same can’t be said for every other boat on the water, and when an inexperienced boater puts themselves or others at risk, it can be too late to act by the time your crew...
Working on the water in Tennessee may turn dangerous at any moment. While a rouge wave or storm may prove detrimental, it is often negligence in one way or another that may cause you to suffer a serious injury. For an accident to rise to negligence, it has to prove...
The National Transportation Safety Board investigates accidents involving railway employees and others in the nation's transportation sector. According to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the NTSB uses the information it gathers to create a most wanted list...
