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Maritime laws can differ from those on land. The Jones Act came into effect in 1920 after World War I, and it provides protections for those who work on maritime vessels. There are certain eligibility requirements that a vessel needs to meet in order to qualify as a...
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act is the maritime option for injured workers. It is the alternative to the traditional workers' compensation program that does not cover this industry. The US Department of Labor explains the LHWCA is a federal law...
In most cases, the fracture of a bone is not a catastrophic injury. Bones usually require setting to return to anatomic alignment and immobilization to maintain it but usually heal completely. However, there are two types of fractures that can turn into catastrophic...
As a railroad worker, you likely already know that the Federal Employers Liability Act, commonly referred to as FELA, coves you in the event you sustain an on-the-job injury. What you may not know, however, is that you can file a FELA claim even if your primary duties...
Maritime careers in Tennessee can expose you to a number of safety risks including fires, chemicals and inclement weather. An accident at work under extreme working conditions could jeopardize your career. It may take months or even years to recover from a...
When you suffer from a head injury, trauma to the brain will likely accompany it. Brain trauma can vary in the intensity of its impact, but generally speaking, moderate to severe trauma has the potential to change your life in big ways. Where should you anticipate...
If you work in the maritime industry in western Kentucky, you may have seen or dealt with accidents firsthand. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the fatality rate for workers involved with water transportation is 4.7 times higher than the overall average...
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....
When you deal with an injury as damaging as the ones that result from crush accidents, you will suffer from both short-term ramifications as well as long-term impacts. Though the full effects of this incident may vary, almost every crush injury will leave a lasting...
No one can dispute how difficult it can be to work in a shipyard. This is especially true if your job duties include loading and unloading cargo. While you do not mind working hard, you expect your place of employment to be free from unreasonable health hazards....
