Serving Injured Workers Across The Gulf Coast
If you're not familiar with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA), you should know that it is a federal law that makes sure that employees hurt on the navigable waters of the U.S. are able to obtain medical care, compensation and vocational...
There are many reasons why people get hurt when working as commercial fishermen. From poor weather conditions to a lack of training, the reasons add up and make any fishing excursion more dangerous.Did you know that commercial fishing is one of the most hazardous...
People who work primarily on a seafaring vessel that's underway are usually covered by the Jones Act if they are injured. This maritime law is meant to help protect workers from employers who try to skirt around the laws that cover people who aren't out to sea.The...
Working on the deck of a seafaring vessel provides a unique workspace. You can see the beauty of the open water while you work. However, you have to remain acutely aware of the dangers you face. Seamen face the possibility of catastrophic injuries or even death each...
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