When you live in Tennessee and make your living on the water, you face a heightened chance of suffering a serious, potentially life-changing work injury. If you do, you may need to make an injury claim under the Jones Act. Per the U.S. Code, the Jones Act gives you a...
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How do crush injuries happen?
Crush injuries serve as one of the most intense types of injuries that a human can suffer. Unfortunately, they can happen in numerous different situations, too. It is important to understand the basics of a crush injury in order to get prompt and proper medical...
Common dangers for longshoremen to watch out for
As a longshoreman, you have grown accustomed to hard work and sometimes less-than-ideal work conditions. With such a physically demanding job in a sometimes unforgiving environment, there are many hazards you need to remain aware of. Your surroundings can pose some of...
Death on the High Seas Act
Working on a boat comes with a unique set of dangerous circumstances. As a family member, what happens if an accident out at sea takes the life of a loved one? In 1920, the federal government enacted the Death on the High Seas Act or DOHSA to help families left behind...
How may I recover damages if injured in a casino boat accident?
Injuries resulting from an accident occurring while on a casino boat may require a lawsuit to recover for medical expenses, time off from work and other damages. The National Transportation Safety Board investigates accidents involving riverboat casinos and gambling...
Accident-related stress can trigger an asthma attack
When you are in a car, train, boat or any other vehicle, you have some risk of being in an accident. Fortunately, most accidents are minor, often allowing individuals to walk away from them with few or no injuries. If you suffer from asthma, though, you may not be out...
What qualifies as a catastrophic injury?
Injuries happen on the job in Memphis every day. Some are minor and easy to recover from, others require medical treatment and other types of therapy, and the most severe accidents are catastrophic. Defined as an illness or injury that extremely incapacitates someone...
Effects of engine noise on maritime workers
As a maritime worker, you face exposure to some particular risks that could adversely affect your health. One of these is the noise from the engine of the ship. As you might expect, exposure to engine noise puts you at risk of hearing loss. However, there are other...
Have you been exposed to asbestos?
The physical labor involved in shipyard work is something that puts many people away from the job. Even if you do not mind that labor, it is reasonable to expect that your workplace is free of any unnecessary dangers. Unfortunately, you may face exactly that in the...
What are the most common railroad injuries?
It is likely that most Americans would answer “construction worker” when asked to name a job with a high risk of injury. However, workers on the railroad have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Working on the rails carries with it a very high risk of...