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Defense Base Act Benefits for PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious condition afflicting many overseas contract workers. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder The stress of working overseas, especially in combat zones, often leads to PTSD. This psychiatric disorder can occur…
Longshoreman Rights After a Maritime Injury Being employed as a longshoreman or harbor worker is difficult and dangerous work. Longshoremen often work with very heavy cargo, dangerous equipment, and hazardous materials, and injuries resulting from accidents frequently cause employees to…
Qualifying as a Seaman for Jones Act Benefits Offshore work is difficult and dangerous, and workers frequently cope with unpredictable weather, rough seas, and the hazards of heavy machinery. The Jones Act guarantees compensation for injured workers, provided that they…
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…
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…
