No one wants to get injured while they are on the job. Work-related injuries can be especially challenging when they occur in a maritime setting. There are a couple of ways that an injured worker can seek financial compensation when a maritime injury occurs. A claim can be filed under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act or under the Jones Act.
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- Commercial truckers bear a significant responsibility to protect the other people on the road. While most truck drivers take their jobs seriously, there are a few bad ones that place everyone's safety in jeopardy. A truck driver may decide to flee the scene of an accident for many reasons, such as being afraid of DUI charge or of taking responsibility for their action
- A slip and fall accident is a classic example of an injury that can trigger a premises liability claim. However, a slip and fall injury isn't the only injury for which a premise's owner may be required to compensate the injured victim. Here are other examples of accidents that can give rise to premises liability claims or lawsuits. Dog Bites There are circumstances un
- A medical doctor doesn't have the right to treat you without informing you about the important details of your treatment. That way you will be able to decline or consent to the treatment based on the right information. This means you can hire a personal injury attorney and file a medical malpractice claim against a doctor who treats you without your informed consent a
- Making an auto accident claim as a passenger is much different from making an auto accident claim as a driver, and there are several reasons for this. For example, a driver is more likely to share in the blame for the accident as compared to a passenger. Here are a few tips to help you pursue your car accident claim as a passenger: Get Information from All Drivers In