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...
A Leading Maritime Attorney
Serving Injured Workers Across The Gulf Coast
Month: March 2020
Commercial fishermen are at risk of injury: Protect yourself
On behalf of Larry Curtis Personal Injury Attorney | Mar 19, 2020 | Admiralty & Maritime Law
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...
Know your rights as a seaman under the Jones Act
On behalf of Larry Curtis Personal Injury Attorney | Mar 13, 2020 | Jones Act
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...
Preventing maritime injuries takes vigilance
On behalf of Larry Curtis Personal Injury Attorney | Mar 6, 2020 | Maritime Accidents
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...
Categories
- Admiralty & Maritime Law (28)
- Blog (7)
- Jones Act (32)
- Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (31)
- Maritime Accidents (57)
- Uncategorized (40)
Archives
- January 2021 (5)
- December 2020 (3)
- November 2020 (3)
- October 2020 (8)
- September 2020 (6)
- August 2020 (5)
- July 2020 (8)
- June 2020 (8)
- May 2020 (5)
- April 2020 (4)
- March 2020 (4)
- February 2020 (5)
- January 2020 (8)
- December 2019 (4)
- November 2019 (6)
- October 2019 (5)
- September 2019 (6)
- August 2019 (6)
- July 2019 (6)
- June 2019 (5)
- May 2019 (6)
- April 2019 (6)
- March 2019 (6)
- February 2019 (5)
- January 2019 (7)
- December 2018 (4)
- November 2018 (6)
- October 2018 (7)
- September 2018 (5)
- August 2018 (6)
- July 2018 (6)
- June 2018 (6)
- May 2018 (5)
- April 2018 (4)
- March 2018 (1)