The National Transportation Safety Board investigates accidents involving railway employees and others in the nation's transportation sector. According to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the NTSB uses the information it gathers to create a most wanted list...
Memphis Personal Injury Law Blog
What are common causes of wrongful death in the United States?
Wrongful deaths take the lives of thousands of people all over the country each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, unintentional deaths, including those caused by negligence, kill more people than cancer, heart disease and other fatal...
What are unearned wages for longshoremen, and who qualifies for them?
Being a longshoreman can be quite a dangerous profession, with many possibilities of suffering serious injuries. If this happens to you, it’s important for you to understand your rights and to know what you are entitled to, so that you can make sure to receive the...
Reporting a work-related injury to your employer
As a maritime worker in Tennessee, you work near and around unique risks each day. Your ability to do your job without compromising your safety relies heavily on your responsibility and your employer's support. If you experience a job-related injury, you will need to...
Your relationships after a catastrophic injury
Suffering a catastrophic injury can prevent you from returning to work in Tennessee. Side effects of your injury could include chronic pain, permanent disability, psychological changes and other ongoing challenges. You may notice that your relationships also feel the...
What injury risks do maritime workers face?
When you work near water and on a boat or rig in Tennessee, you face unique risks when you go to work each day. Your familiarity with common injury risks can help you protect your well-being. Your adherence to industry regulations and company guidelines can reduce...
Who qualifies as a seaman under the Jones Act?
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also called the Jones Act, offers maritime workers the opportunity to file a claim after an injury. However, workers must meet certain qualifications to be considered seamen under the Jones Act. Who qualifies as a seaman? Seamen must...
Wrongful death suits for family members of deceased longshoremen
Losing a loved one is probably the hardest thing anyone will go through in their life. It is especially tragic when your loved one was lost in a preventable accident. Not only have you lost your family member, but you also lost the person you depended on for financial...
How are riverway accident claims impacted by maritime injury law?
If you have been injured on the water, you have probably already considered whether admiralty or maritime law, the Jones Act or some other area of law might cover your case. There is no question that the laws involving accident that occur on the water can be extremely...
Four different types of paralysis
While paralysis might be the general term to refer to spinal cord damage and the resultant injuries, medical professionals classify four different types of paralysis based on four main characteristics. Depending on numerous factors such as the type of impact and the...

