The Psychological Hazards of Longshoreman Work
If you’ve suffered injuries—physical or psychological—because of your work as a longshoreman, contact an experienced longshoremen attorney at Maintenance and…
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…
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…
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…
10 Facts About Oil Rig Accidents That Will Give You Goosebumps
Working offshore on oil rigs and platforms presents increased risks for workplace injuries and even deaths. As the oil industry…
Most Offshore Oil Rig Fires and Gas Explosions Are Preventable
Two of the biggest threats to oil rig workers are fires and gas explosions. Fires and gas explosions have occurred…
What is DOHSA?
Anyone who has arrived on this website probably knows already that maritime employment is extremely hazardous. Offshore and maritime personnel…
Compensation Benefits: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
What are maritime injuries? A maritime employee is defined as any individual who works either on the water (a seaman,…