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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...
It goes without saying that some injuries are more serious than others in terms of the amount of damage they do to your body. But which ones fall into the category of catastrophic? The Lawyer’s Monthly advises that there is no definitive list of catastrophic injuries....
If you drive any sort of a vehicle, you carry a card in it verifying your insurance. On the back of the card is a list of procedures to follow if there is an accident. As a maritime worker, you know accidents also occur on the waters around Memphis because of constant...
When you live in Tennessee and make your living as a maritime worker, you face a high risk of suffering a work-related, potentially career-ending injury. Unlike employees who work in construction or otherwise on land, maritime workers are not able to get workers’...
Due to the differences between life and work on land and sea, a separate set of laws - maritime law - determines compensation and how legal matters get handled in terms of work on the water. Maritime tort law refers to the damages of a property or the injuries of a...
When working with heavy objects of any sort, workers also face the potential risk of a crush injury. Of course, the risk is higher in some industries like construction, but it can happen to anyone at any time. Crush injuries to the foot make up a majority of...
If you work in one of the traditional maritime occupations such as longshoreman, ship repairer, shipbuilder, ship-breaker or harbor construction worker, and sustain an on-the-job injury or contract a job-related illness, you likely have coverage under the Longshore...
After recording its lowest number of deaths in 2019, Tennessee documented the highest number of fatal boating accidents in 2020. As reported by the Nashville Tennessean, officials noted 32 deaths and 61 catastrophic incidents involving vessels in 2020. According to...
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,...
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...
