Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning for Maritime Workers
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a real danger for many maritime workers. It’s a silent, invisible menace that can injure or kill a maritime worker with…
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Maritime Workers and Amputation Injuries: What Are Your Legal Rights?
We don’t have to tell you that maritime work is full of risks. When employers and employees ignore proper safety rules and practices, serious accidents…
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Preventing Maritime Back Injuries
Back injuries are one of the most common on-the-job injuries in any occupation, and the maritime industry is no different. Maritime work tends to be…
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Maritime Burn Injuries: Why They Happen and Your Legal Rights After a Work Accident
Burn injuries are among the most common — and serious — maritime accidents. These types of injuries can result in permanent disfigurement, disability and even…
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Maritime Workers and PTSD
PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident,…
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Common Causes of Fires Aboard Container Ships
A fire aboard a vessel, whether at sea or in port, can be disastrous, severely damaging the ship and putting members of the crew at…
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Common Causes of Maritime Crane Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Crane accidents are unfortunately all too common in the maritime industry. Cranes are large and heavy machines, and they are often used to move heavy…
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How Long Does It Take To Resolve An Offshore Injury Case?
Working offshore on an oil rig is one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Because of the type of work and the environment,…
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Skip Lambert Discusses Seacor Power Lift Boat Accident on New Orleans Radio
Six people are confirmed dead and seven are missing and presumed dead after the Seacor Power lift boat capsized in a storm in the Gulf…
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Contract Employees Working Aboard Vessels May Qualify for Jones Act Protections
As a way to save money, more and more maritime employers are hiring contract employees to serve aboard their vessels. If you’re a contract worker…
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Dredging Vessel Accident Injuries: Protecting Workers During These Vital Maritime Operations
Dredging vessels, or dredgers, play a vital role in today’s maritime industry. Dredgers are used to remove sediments and debris from the bottom of lakes,…
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How Long Do I Have to File a Maritime Injury Claim?
If you are a maritime worker injured while on the job, there are many advantages to seeking legal representation from an experienced offshore injury attorney…
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