Dec 22, 2023 | Jones Act Lawyer, Maritime Law, Workplace Injury, Wrongful Death
Since the days of the first global sea power, the Portuguese Empire, the maritime industry has been vital. It connects nations and facilitates the movement of goods across oceans. However, working at sea comes with its fair share of risks. Maritime injuries are not...
Dec 15, 2023 | Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
There are more than 21,000 nonfatal workplace injuries in the United States every year. This results in billions of dollars in rehabilitation and medical bills. It also leads to incalculable costs in loss of earning potential, and quality of life. The good news is...
Dec 8, 2023 | Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.8 million nonfatal work-related injuries in the United States in 2022. That is a 4.5 percent increase (up from 2.3 million) over the previous year. Fortunately, there are laws that protect people injured at...
Nov 24, 2023 | Defense Base Act, Workplace Injury
Some of the most common ways to get injured on the job when working at a military base are from falls, PTSD, and exposure to toxic chemicals. However, it’s also possible to develop hearing loss due to things like heavy machinery and explosion-related injuries. ...
Oct 27, 2023 | Workplace Injury
In 2021, there were approximately 2.6 million workplace injuries and illnesses. Working on an oil rig is more dangerous than conventional jobs, and workplace accidents are often serious. It’s essential to understand the most common oil rig injuries so you can...
Oct 20, 2023 | Workplace Injury
Working on an oil rig is not always a safe work environment. In 2021, there were 164 injuries due to offshore incidents. If either you or a loved one works on an oil platform, you may be concerned about oil rig accidents. What can you do to avoid accidents at work?...
