Contributory Negligence and Its Relationship to Maintenance and Cure Claims
Contributory negligence is a concept used to determine the extent to which people contributed to their personal injuries during an…
4 Steps to Filing a Maintenance and Cure Claim
No occupation is completely devoid of threats to physical safety—even office workers have to contend with carpal tunnel syndrome and…
Shocking Hazards Faced by Maritime Workers
Maritime workers face a wide range of potential hazards in the job place every single day. All employers have a…
What is Contributory Negligence?
When it comes to injury law, the concept of negligence is one of the most important legal principles at work….
What You Need to Understand About Freedom of the Seas
The Freedom of the Seas is an international legal concept regarding non-territorial waters. It allows for ships to navigate the…
Compensation Benefits Under Maritime Laws
When a worker is injured on the job, typically there are specialized benefits available to assist them: employer-provided workers’ compensation…
Your Rights as a Longshoreman
If you or a loved one works as a longshoreman, you already know that such workers face risks that simply…
Can Longshoremen Claim Psychological Injuries?
Longshoremen provide valuable services by ensuring goods are transported into and out of our nation’s ports. Working on the docks…