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If you have an accident out on the water, understanding the legal distinctions that apply and whether common law or maritime law governs the incident can significantly affect the handling of the case. What is common law? Common law is a legal system based on judicial...
Working on the water comes with inherent risks, ranging from navigating turbulent waters to working on complex machinery. Often, the hardworking crew members are the most exposed to these dangers that could lead to lifelong injuries or worse. It is safer to assume...
Longshoremen, or dock workers, are the backbone of the maritime industry. These workers play a pivotal role in the loading and unloading of ships. Their job demands physical strength, agility, and a keen sense of awareness. The work environment of a longshoreman is...
Mal de Debarquement Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that causes individuals to experience a persistent sensation of rocking or swaying movement, typically occurring after exposure to certain types of motion, such as when traveling by boat or airplane. MdDS...
Most individuals who drown in boating accidents are not wearing life jackets. For this reason, safety-conscious boaters always have enough life jackets for everyone on board. Moreover, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, all recreational vessels must carry approved...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A career on boats in the Memphis area has unique dangers for workers. In addition to common workplace perils from the use of equipment, a person working on a boat has added concerns such as moving from place to place during rough waters and even falling overboard....
