Maritime Accidents: Lost Limbs and Amputation
Posted in MaritimeA traumatic amputation injury is one of the most life altering events that a person can experience. Lost limbs like hands, feet, arms, and legs leave accident
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SS&H Named in U.S. News “Best Law Firms” 2023 Awards
Posted in MaritimeSchechter, Shaffer and Harris, L.L.P.—Maintenance and Cure—has been named in the 2023 edition of “Best Law Firms” published by U.S. News – Best Lawyers. The publication’s format,
What To Do When Your Employer Fails To Report an Injury
Posted in MaritimeAlthough working as a seaman on a ship or any type of maritime vessel can be a lucrative profession, it is inherently dangerous. Maritime workplace injuries happen
Potential Injuries Maritime Cooks and Ship Stewards Face
Posted in MaritimeMaritime workers are not just those who navigate the ship, handle the cargo, or pull the fishing nets. Also included as essential members of a ship’s crew
Everything You Need to Know About Asbestos Exposure in the Maritime Industry
Posted in MaritimeAsbestos exposure has long been a concern for workers in the maritime industry. Rather than an 8-hour workday, they’re in potentially contaminated environments 24 hours a day,
5 Reasons to Always Report a Maritime Injury Immediately
Posted in Maritime, Maritime InjuryThere were 87 fatal injuries and about 11,000 nonfatal occupational injuries involving maritime industry workers between 2011 and 2017, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Everything You Need to Know About Maritime Head Injuries
Posted in Maritime, Maritime InjuryHead injuries commonly occur in the maritime industry and can cause life-threatening and life-changing injuries. Accidental head trauma can lead to serious medical complications that can be
