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Defining Workers’ Compensation Terminology Pursuing a workers’ compensation claim can require plenty of paperwork. These forms mention terms that many applicants are unfamiliar with, which makes the process more complicated. Some of the most confusing terms people may encounter during…
Professional Divers Often Suffer These Severe Injuries Commercial diving is a difficult and dangerous profession. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an average of six to 13 commercial diving fatalities occur each year, corresponding to a risk of…
Sinkholes Create Risks for Construction Workers The ground beneath our feet isn’t nearly as solid as most of us believe. Dirt, rocks, and minerals are continuously eroded by water over long periods of time. The resulting erosion causes large cavities…
Benzene Exposure May Lead to Leukemia for Refinery Workers Refinery workers are vulnerable to numerous health and safety risks, and benzene exposure is one of the most severe dangers they face. Benzene Exposure Risks Benzene is a natural component of…
Seafaring Vessels and the Risks of Overboard Accidents Seagoing vessels can be dangerous, and overboard accidents happen far more often than they should. Just within the cruise ship and ferry industries, there were nearly 300 overboard accidents between the years…
Fires Aboard Maritime Vessels Maritime vessels typically have plenty of fuel and other combustible materials aboard, so when a fire breaks out the damage is often catastrophic. There aren’t any firefighters waiting to assist you when you’re at sea, and…
Offshore Tanker Collisions Tanker collisions are some of the most dangerous accidents that occur at sea, frequently leading to devastating injuries and fatalities. While tankers sometimes collide with each other, they can also strike fixed structures such as bridges or…
Crab Boat Accidents and Injuries Commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, commercial fishing operations have a fatality rate 29 times higher than the national…
