One of the most common work injuries in almost every industry is falling. Every year there are thousands of workers who end up with a broken bone or head trauma after tripping and landing badly. They can be attributed to reckless behavior, dangerous working conditions or neglectful employers. Maritime workers are in danger of falling constantly because they work outside and have to deal with slippery and wet surfaces.
Common causes of falls on barges
Dealing with an injury as a Louisiana sailor
If you are suffering from an injury you got working as a sailor, you may be unable to work for a certain period of time and lose wages. You might be wondering whether you will be entitled to receive financial compensation to help with the costs related to your injury.
Which cruise ship workers most risk being hurt on the job?
Aside from the captain and others who navigate the boat, there are two types of employees who work on cruise ships: artists who have aspirations of being discovered by the entertainment industry and employees who hail from poor countries looking to see the world and to support their families. The latter is most likely to get injured while working aboard a cruise ship.
The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: 3 facts
1. What is the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA)?
Supreme Court case could impact Jones Act
The Jones Act serves many purposes for seamen who need protection while working an essential job in the United States, among which is compensation for on-the-job injuries. Now, a new case will analyze if those maritime workers have access to compensation beyond the cost of said injuries if an unstable work vessel caused their suffering.
What's the Doctrine of Maintenance and Cure?
Injured seamen who are hurt in service of their ship are entitled to something known as "maintenance and cure," not just lost wages.
