Longshoremen perform critical functions that help keep the economy moving. Unfortunately, longshoremen have a lot of risks at work. They also have a more complicated compensation process ahead of them in cases where they sustain significant injuries on the job....
After Accidents
Year: 2025
What steps should I take after my workers’ comp claim is denied?
Being injured on the job can be overwhelming, especially when your workers' compensation claim is denied. You may be counting on benefits to help cover medical expenses and lost income. A denial can feel like a major setback, but it does not mean you are out of...
Proving another driver caused a wreck if they don’t admit fault
Motor vehicle collisions are typically the result of questionable choices in traffic. Exceeding the speed limit, running a red light and other mistakes can cause a collision. Frequently, drivers who cause crashes acknowledge that they failed to use their turn signals...
Parents face a high risk of driving distraction
Driving distraction happens to everyone, from a young person using their cellphone to an elderly person listening to the radio. But for parents, there’s a significant chance that they could become distracted behind the wheel, and they need to understand some of the...
Who qualifies as a seaman under the Jones Act?
The Jones Act, which is officially known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a set of laws that offer protections to individuals who work on vessels that are in navigation. These workers are known as seamen. It’s important to note that not all maritime workers are...
Don’t believe everything you hear about workers’ compensation
If you’ve suffered a work-related injury or illness, it’s important to know some basics about workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation can help you cover medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs while you recover. These benefits are designed to...
Why is cycling on the sidewalk more dangerous?
Riding a bicycle on the sidewalk often feels safer. Riders are worried about cars coming up behind them and sideswiping them or hitting them directly. To give themselves a bit more distance, they ride on the sidewalk instead of on the shoulder of the road or in the...
Can immigrants seek compensation for harm caused by car defects?
In Texas, all people—regardless of immigration status—have the right to file a personal injury claim if they are hurt by someone else’s negligence. This includes cases where a defective car part, such as faulty brakes or airbags, causes an accident. A car defect...
What makes drowsy or fatigued driving so risky?
Public awareness campaigns have helped educate motorists about the risks of drunk driving and distracted driving. However, there is another dangerous driving condition that is arguably far more common than drunk driving or even distracted driving. Drowsy driving...
3 types of distractions for drivers
Anything that takes a driver's attention from the road can be considered a distraction. Distracted driving is a problem that has led to many accidents. You can sustain serious injuries because a driver was not paying attention to the road. Below are three types of...
