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For some, the process of getting compensation for an injury received at sea goes smoothly. Others struggle with the same process. Your Jones Act claim may be vulnerable to challenges that could prevent you from receiving some or all of your benefits. For this reason,…
Read MoreTruck drivers can’t just fill out a job application and start driving a tractor-trailer the next day – they have to attend hours of training and meet many other requirements before they can log their first hour behind the wheel. A driver who receives inadequate…
Read MoreCongressional Democrats are calling for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to implement a new bill that would require a sleep apnea rule for truckers. The rule, which would mandate that truck drivers to be tested for obstructive sleep apnea, was initiated by FMCSA…
Read MoreRecently, automakers have created new features designed to make cars safer, such as automatic braking systems and seatbelt warning indicators. But despite this effort, a recent report shows an increase in fatal car accidents in 2016. This increase is the second spike in two years,…
Read MoreWorking on an offshore oil rig is a great way to make a living, but it is also a risky profession. Offshore workers face the usual hazards of working with machinery, along with the added risks posed by the ocean and constant presence of flammable…
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