LHWCA Benefits vs. State Workers’ Compensation Benefits
The dangers associated with maritime employment are well documented. Personnel in this industry are consistently exposed to numerous threats to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What is DOHSA?
Anyone who has arrived on this website probably knows already that maritime employment is extremely hazardous. Offshore and maritime personnel…
