Workers who experience injuries while working on a ship may qualify for legal compensation under the Jones Act. This federal law protects many offshore and inland waterway employees. Review the qualifications you must meet to file this type of lawsuit against your...
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Maritime law covers oil rig workers injured on the job
No matter what kind of work you do on an oil rig, it has its risks. Although technological advancements have made oil rigs safer, devastating accidents can still happen. If you suffer an injury while at work, you may be looking at a lengthy convalescence. What kind of...
Why is drowsy driving on the rise?
Dangerous driving behaviors come in all shapes and sizes. Drowsy driving is one of them. But unlike some other forms of dangerous driving, drowsy driving is actually on the rise in recent years. Why is drowsy driving a continued phenomenon? What makes it so prevalent...
What is inattentional blindness?
Drivers like you face numerous risks on the road. Some are easy to prepare for. Others can catch you by surprise. This includes issues like inattentional blindness, which you often do not realize is happening. What should you know about inattentional blindness? How...
Why do TBI victims behave differently?
After suffering from a brain injury, victims often experience several effects in the aftermath. For example, many go through changes to their temperament. These changes can range from mild to severe. They can also vary wildly in how long they last. What should you...
Traumatic brain injuries can cause behavioral changes
Vehicle accidents are a common cause of traumatic brain injuries. While a mild TBI may only affect a person's brain temporarily, more serious injuries may result in serious complications or even death. One of the complications that can arise from TBIs includes severe...
Commercial truck driver violations that contribute to accidents
A high volume of trucks on the road generally increases the chances of a major accident. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the U.S. has more than 3.5 million registered commercial driver's license holders. Although motorists tend to take...
A crash-related torn aorta is a medical emergency
If a semitruck collides with your vehicle, there is a good chance you may sustain a serious injury. After all, tractor-trailers outweigh regular vehicles by as much as 76,000 pounds. While broken bones, whiplash and lacerations are common crash-related injuries, organ...
Can a back injury keep you from working?
Injuring your back on the job puts you out of commission for a few days or weeks, if you are lucky. But what if you are unlucky instead? Just how damaging can a back injury be? Unfortunately, back injuries can have a lasting impact on sufferers. In extreme cases, it...
Types of unsafe offshore working conditions
Maritime workers perform their labor in some of the most inhospitable climates. It is up to employers to make sure that their places of work, be it shipyards, offshore platforms or vessels, pose as little safety risk as possible despite the circumstances. For those...
