Maritime and longshore workers often face numerous serious hazards while on the job. Exposure to the elements, proximity to heavy equipment and demanding physical job tasks can all lead to injury or worse. Occasionally, maritime workers may experience near-drownings....
After Accidents
Year: 2026
What to do in the first 24 hour after a car accident
A car accident can happen in just an instant, but the stress and uncertainty that follow can linger for much longer. In the first few hours, it isn’t unusual to feel shaken and unsure of what to do next. Making the choice to take a few steady, practical steps early on...
Why crush injuries often lead to amputation
Crush injuries are among the worst traumatic injuries that can be caused by motor vehicle collisions. When a vehicle crumples due to the force of impact, limbs and extremities can suffer catastrophic damage. Frequently, crush injuries result in amputation, as medical...
Could manual labor workers suffer from tennis elbow?
Manual labor workers often face significant physical hazards on the job. All it takes is one fall from height to lead to a spinal cord injury or a traumatic brain injury, for example. One slip-and-fall accident could easily lead to fractured bones, a concussion or...
3 common types of maritime injuries
From experiencing repetitive strains because of equipment usage to being involved in slipping accidents because of unsafe deck conditions, maritime workers have one of the most dangerous job occupations in the world. Repetitive motion disorder (RMD) Since maritime...
Can I get compensation if I was partly at fault for a crash?
Most crashes are not completely one driver’s fault, even though it might seem like it at first. While one driver may be mostly to blame, their insurance company could point to something the other driver did that was unsafe or illegal. For example, maybe another...
There is a significant delay when hitting the brakes
When you are driving behind another vehicle, it is important to maintain a safe following distance. The minimum is often set at three seconds. By measuring distance in seconds instead of physical space, you automatically allow for a greater following distance at...
Spinal cord injuries can vary greatly
Spinal cord injuries can occur in a variety of accidents and incidents. One of these is a car crash because of the violent force that’s applied to the body at the time of impact. These injuries are often catastrophic, which means they may have long-term devastating...
