Contributory negligence is a concept used to determine the extent to which people contributed to their personal injuries during an accident. It evaluates the degree which plaintiffs
No occupation is completely devoid of threats to physical safety—even office workers have to contend with carpal tunnel syndrome and similar maladies—but, for maritime employees, the dangers
Maritime workers face a wide range of potential hazards in the job place every single day. All employers have a duty to ensure working conditions are safe
When it comes to injury law, the concept of negligence is one of the most important legal principles at work. As most people know, the plaintiff who
The Freedom of the Seas is an international legal concept regarding non-territorial waters. It allows for ships to navigate the open seas freely without any restrictions in
When a worker is injured on the job, typically there are specialized benefits available to assist them: employer-provided workers’ compensation insurance, disability, and other protections. Naturally, these
If you or a loved one works as a longshoreman, you already know that such workers face risks that simply aren't present in most other industries. From
Longshoremen provide valuable services by ensuring goods are transported into and out of our nation’s ports. Working on the docks and around vessels has its own risks
Jonathan S. Harris and Matthew Shaffer are board certified personal injury trial lawyers prepared to take on your case.