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If you work overseas for a government contractor or subcontractor, the Defense Base Act covers you in the event you become injured. The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, explains that your DBA benefits apply to any injury you sustain,...
Of all the injuries you can sustain in a car crash, fall or other accident, a spinal cord injury is one of the most catastrophic. These life-altering injuries can leave you partially or totally paralyzed, requiring your use of a wheelchair to navigate your new-normal...
While not all job-related injuries may require taking several months off from work, you may still need compensation for your medical expenses. If you experienced an accident while working on a train or at the station, you may file a claim to recover your financial...
The Jones Act may affect how you resolve an employment issue if you work onboard a vessel. The Act provides a range of protections, but it may also disqualify you from certain provisions of federal labor laws such as overtime pay. As reported by Reuters, a 2021 U.S....
If you suffer a severe injury due to the negligence of someone else, you will likely have to go to court to seek damages. You can ask the court to award you money to pay for the financial losses associated with your injury, and you also may request damages for other...
Working at a railroad means laboring in a dangerous environment, so you understand the risks inherent in your job. Still, your employer has the duty to take safety precautions on the worksite so you do not unnecessarily suffer an injury. In the event you do experience...
If you have a loved one who is working on a vessel and that person dies on the job, you may have protection under the Death on the High Seas Act. This legislation allows you to collect benefits if your situation meets the criteria. Marine Insight explains the idea...
Human error causes many maritime accidents. One possible solution to this problem is autonomous technology. How can autonomous technology reduce maritime accidents and injuries? How autonomous technology can help Human limitations in situational awareness and...
Crush injuries can happen to anyone, and not just construction workers or employees who work with heavy machinery or equipment. In fact, many people involved in car crashes will experience crush injuries. Thus, it is important for everyone to understand the most...
Burn injuries can affect a victim to different degrees of severity depending on several factors. This includes the victim's health, the degree of the heat source, and how long the victim suffers from exposure to it. While first-degree burns cause the fewest problems...
