Employer Responsibilities Under Jones Act Law
Jones Act law protects seamen, sailors, and other maritime workers while they’re on the job. Under the Jones Act, employers may be liable for injuries
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Jones Act law protects seamen, sailors, and other maritime workers while they’re on the job. Under the Jones Act, employers may be liable for injuries
You likely have a number of pressing financial concerns in the wake of your husband’s maritime accident. This is especially true if he is unable
(1) TAKE A RECORDED STATEMENT FROM YOU IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOUR ACCIDENT: This is the number one way that your company and its insurance representative will
Both Jones Act law and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulations were enacted to protect injured workers. However, the legislation is somewhat difficult to
How Does it Help Longshoremen and Dockworkers? Longshoremen and dock workers who are injured while on-the-job are generally covered under the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s
Carbon monoxide (CO) is colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is extremely dangerous to humans. Carbon monoxide is harmful when it is inhaled because once
One of the more common causes of injuries on boats, barges, offshore oil rigs, and other floating vessels is slip, trip and fall accidents. These
Have you sustained a hand injury while working offshore? You are not alone; finger and hand injuries are among the most common on-the-job injuries suffered
A recent investigation completed by the Coast Guard is a shocking example of what can go wrong when a maritime employer puts profit before people