Working on the water may not be riskier to life and limb than logging or trucking, but it comes with unique challenges that require a certain firmness from workers who choose it. And these special challenges have convinced governments to afford maritime crews and...
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Month: November 2019
Workers may wonder if the Jones Act applies or not
On behalf of Larry Curtis Personal Injury Attorney | Nov 22, 2019 | Jones Act
A life at sea is a complicated thing. Some people get caught up in maritime work after a chance job or two lead to a career, and some people feel a natural calling to the water. People who want to work at sea almost always have options, but security is something that...
Liftboat accident caused workplace injuries
On behalf of Larry Curtis Personal Injury Attorney | Nov 13, 2019 | Maritime Accidents
Liability may be complicated in a motor vehicle accident, but jurisdiction is usually clear. The court in the parish where an accident happened can rule on any criminal act or civil liability connected to a collision. But where do we turn if an accident occurs on the...
Consider the 3 possible sources of help after a work injury
On behalf of Larry Curtis Personal Injury Attorney | Nov 8, 2019 | Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
Service on the water has always come with risks, from dealing with unusual equipment to getting washed overboard. That does not stop dedicated workers from keeping shipping, fishing and resource extraction operations running to fuel and feed the country. And the...
Four dangers in the commercial fishing industry
On behalf of Larry Curtis Personal Injury Attorney | Nov 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
As a commercial fisherman, you spend days and even weeks at sea to earn a living. You’re at the mercy of the elements and the dangers of working on a commercial fishing boat. You don’t have to be told that fishermen face hazards that can lead to severe...
Different courts rule on different types of cases
On behalf of Larry Curtis Personal Injury Attorney | Nov 1, 2019 | Admiralty & Maritime Law
A life on the water is not an easy one. Everyone from the captain of a vessel to the deckhands face risks that no landlubber would see or even understand, and caution combined with experience can easily save lives on the sea, the river or other bodies of water hosting...
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