The Jones Act is a maritime law that compensates workers injured while working with or aboard a vessel. It is similar to worker's compensation but mainly gives you the ability to sue your employer if they are negligent. The Jones Act has a lot in common with most...
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Dangers of distracted driving for truck drivers
Under normal conditions, truck driving is a challenging occupation. It takes extreme focus and caution to avoid serious accidents and fatalities. When distracted driving occurs, the risks of an accident increase, as does the severity of the accident. Distractions can...
What you need to know about the Jones Act and your claim
When you are a seaman and suffer an injury, the Jones Act can protect you against losses associated with that injury. This act may apply to your circumstances if you are a mariner. It is worth looking at where and how you can apply it to your case. Who does the Jones...
What you should know about workplace burn injuries
If you work in a refinery or at a petrochemical plant, you are at risk of an accident that results in serious burn injuries. Not only are these injuries extremely painful, but they can limit your ability to return to work and your normal life. The Cleveland Clinic...
Ways trucking companies endanger their drivers and others
Getting into an accident with a large truck can result in serious, life-altering injuries that make it difficult to work and continue with your normal routine. Accidents with large trucks are common, and many people sustain significant injuries in these types of...
Injured seamen’s options under the Jones Act
Working as a seaman, you are susceptible to work-related injuries while you are at sea performing your job. These injuries can make it difficult to return to work shortly after the accident or on a long-term basis and make it harder to live a normal daily life....
Third-party liability in the workplace
Working at an industrial site is rewarding for many people, but some jobs pose serious risks. An explosion at a refinery can send heavy debris to workers down below, a builder can fall off of an unstable ladder, an accident at a petrochemical plant can lead to...
Distraction and fatigue primary causes of trucking accidents
Most truck drivers are careful drivers who perform their jobs safely. However, long hours, distractions and fatigue brought on by pressure to meet deadlines sometimes lead to accidents on the road. When trucking accidents cause injuries, drivers may need legal...
Who is liable for a commercial vehicle accident?
After an accident caused by someone driving a commercial vehicle such as an 18-wheeler, it’s important to recognize that there may be more than one person at fault. You may have a valid legal claim against multiple parties. You should also bear in mind that making a...
Spinal cord trauma resulting from a commercial vehicle crash
Commercial vehicles like semitrucks are responsible for some of the most horrific crashes in Louisiana, resulting in catastrophic injuries for occupants of passenger vehicles. Because of size, weight and limited awareness due to blind spots, even the most skilled...
