If there's one thing that longshoremen have something in common with police officers and firefighters, it's that they all work long, hard hours. While each of these careers is physically demanding, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data shows that law enforcement...
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Month: December 2018
Port of New Orleans sued over damage to oil tanker
On behalf of Larry Curtis Personal Injury Attorney | Dec 21, 2018 | Maritime Accidents
Those who work on boats on the nation's rivers and seas have some of the most dangerous -- and important -- jobs in the country. Fishing crews help feed millions of Americans, while offshore oil workers keep fuel flowing to homes and cars. While many of the immediate...
The risks of injury or death that maritime workers face are high
On behalf of Larry Curtis Personal Injury Attorney | Dec 13, 2018 | Maritime Accidents
Individuals who work in the maritime fields of shipping, transportation, commercial fishing, marine construction or in offshore gas and oil industry are trained to always put safety first. They're taught to do this for a reason. These individuals are at an increased...
The 4 most dangerous aspects of working as an oil rig worker
On behalf of Larry Curtis Personal Injury Attorney | Dec 7, 2018 | Admiralty & Maritime Law
While onshore oil rig workers don't work at sea, they put their lives on the line for their job just like offshore employees do. In fact, data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that those who work on oil rigs have a higher risk of nonfatal...
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