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The Jones Act, also referred to as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, applies to seamen in service of a vessel that operates in navigable waters. This means that people employed as land-based maritime workers – such as dock and harbor workers – do not…
Read MoreUnfortunately, it is not uncommon for maritime workers to sustain an injury while working on ships. If you are a maritime worker, you should make it a top priority to adhere to all safety procedures and refrain from negligent actions that may cause you serious…
Read MoreCar accidents, truck accidents, fires, explosions, and other incidents have the potential to cause burn injuries. Burn injuries can be very serious and lead to infection; skin, tissue, and nerve damage; cardiac arrest, loss of vision, scarring and disfigurement, and emotional trauma. The complications a…
Read MoreIf you work on the docks, as a harbor construction worker, or as a shipbuilder, your workers’ compensation claims are most likely governed by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). This compensation program is administered by the Federal Department of Labor’s is Office…
Read MoreA traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when significant damage is inflicted on the brain. This can come from a severe blow or an object that penetrates the skull. TBI can also be the result of an explosion, or from anything that incites swelling or bleeding…
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