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,...
Month: July 2021
Will your injury qualify you for SSD?
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...
What should you know about crush injuries?
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?...
How often do bad boaters cause accidents?
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...