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Category Archives: Worker Injury
Abraham Watkins Scores Victory Under New 5th Circuit Maritime Precedent
In Sanchez v. Smart Fabricators, a unanimous, en banc decision of the 5th Circuit upended existing precedent in greatly narrowing the critical threshold issue of who qualifies as a seaman under the Jones Act. As one of the leading personal injury firms in the nation,…
Carbon Monoxide, The Silent Killer—When Silence Is Not Golden
From the inside of your home to the workplace, carbon monoxide is an ever-present threat, and is the leading cause of death from unintentional poisoning. Each year, more than 430 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning not linked to fire and more than 50,000 visit…
Maritime Injury: Claims for Purely Emotional Injuries and the Physical Impact Rule
An often overlooked component and independent cause of action in maritime injury claims is infliction of emotional distress. If you have been involved in accident and sustained psychological injury such as substantial distress, anxiety, grief, depression, insomnia, or other psychological symptoms without soft tissue or…
Barged Moored Allegedly Due to Tired Wheelman
Pilots, captains, and wheelmen are all primarily tasked with the safety of their crew and passengers. These seaman are also responsible for the safe navigation of their vessels, no matter the size or type of cargo. Some of the work shifts last 12-hours instead of…
Is It Possible To Decrease The Dangers Of Construction?
In terms of the inherent potential for on-the-job injuries, the construction industry carries infinite risks. Balancing on scaffolding, working with power tools and operating heavy equipment can quickly create catastrophic accident injuries that often turn fatal. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outlines the…
Employers’ Responsibility To Their Workforce
When you clock in for your shift, you probably focus on efficiency in providing quality work for your employer. However, while dedication is important to maintaining your position, employment agreements work both ways. Employers also have an obligation to their workforce. Regardless of whether you…
Maintenance and Cure: They Cut You Off?
No, a vessel owner or employer cannot unilaterally terminate maintenance and cure benefits without serious justification. Maintenance and cure requires that vessel owners and employers provide sick and injured seaman their basic living expenses and reasonable and necessary medical expenses until the point that they…
Building Collapse: Picking Up the Pieces
Building collapses are a type of devasting and often preventable construction accident that cause injuries to large numbers of workers each year. As hubs of ongoing activity by multiple parties, construction sites rely on a careful balancing act between building owners, project managers, architects, engineers,…
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