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...
Boating Accidents
Do life jackets expire?
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...
What obligations do maritime employers have under the Jones Act?
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...
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...
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...
What causes anchor chains to twist?
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...
Developing a culture of safety on boats
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....
Types of boating injuries to watch for
Working on a boat can be a challenging job. In addition to long hours on the water, you may also be at risk for many types of injuries. There are still many of the same hazards you could face working on land when you work on a boat, but with the added risks of being...
Safety tips for longshoremen
Working on a boat can be an extremely dangerous career. Many accidents can jeopardize a longshoreman’s way of life, and they may not be able to recover from their injuries. When a longshore worker is not careful, a small mistake can cost them their future. Injuries on...
Boating accident may give rise to personal injury claim
Tennessee is a state that is rich in having a large number of rivers, lakes and waterways. Boating accidents in the state are consequently a regular occurrence. When a boating accident occurs due to the negligent operation of the boat or another boat involved in a...