Blog: Workers Compensation

Longshore and harbor workers who are injured on the job may be entitled to compensation under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (“LHWCA”). This federal law was enacted to guarantee coverage for workers not covered by the Jones Act. There are strict rules under the LHWCA that must be followed before being compensated through …

As the world continues to become more and more electronic, it should come as no surprise that electrocutions and electric shock injuries are some of the most common claims we encounter as a personal injury firm. Make no mistake, electricity is perhaps the most important aspect of our lives, but a little bit of negligence …

Oftentimes, when we find ourselves confronted with a daunting task, we have a tendency to “fight fire with fire,” meaning that we attempt to defeat one bad thing by using another bad thing. In the fields of personal injury and product liability, one shining example of this is the use of Aqueous Film Forming Foam …

Cellular Towers: America’s Risky Business Some jobs are less glamorous than others, and cell tower workers certainly fall into that category. Ascending, maintaining, and repairing towers is a dangerous profession that requires a calm demeanor, astute concentration, and not to mention immense physical strength. While the onset of the cell phone industry in recent years …

Cranes and aerial lifts are an essential part of our national construction industry. When used correctly, they are great for hard-to-reach work and other precarious jobs up to about 45 feet in the air. However, when they are used incorrectly or when the workers operating the lift are not properly trained, it opens the door …