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Who can claim benefits under the Jones Act?
Part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, the Jones Act provides protections for seamen during the course of their work on a vessel. The rights outlines in this legislation help injured marine workers to get benefits and compensation. However, one prevalent issue under this…
3 common causes of truck accidents and how to prevent them
When a truck accident occurs, it is often fatal. In fact, truck accidents cause up to 5,000 deaths per year. Some large truck accidents are the result of circumstances that the truck driver cannot control. However, there are a few common causes that truck drivers…
Common dangers for dock workers
Taking care of boats on a dock should not lead to you facing a lifetime of medical care, but in some cases, that is precisely what happens. Some of the most common injuries dockworkers face can result in catastrophic and lifelong bodily damage. In some…
Risk of long-term chemical exposure in oil rig workers
Working in the oil and gas industry has many risks, including exposure to hazardous chemicals. However, exposure to these risks varies based on the type of job. Toxic fumes are not immediate threats, but they can cause long-term health challenges. Those who work in the…
3 actions long-haul truckers can take to prevent accidents
Individuals who drive for a living usually recognize the risk of this profession as they travel on freeways and rural roads alike. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, many truckers travel more than 100,00 miles per year as they haul goods and…
How can you drive defensively around commercial vehicles?
Commercial vehicles play an integral role in the modern economy, as they deliver necessary goods to consumers from coast to coast. Still, because of their comparatively large size, semi-trucks can be dangerous to drivers and their passengers. In fact, according to the National Safety Council,…
What happens when a truck jackknives?
Trucks often cause many drivers on the road some degree of anxiety due to their sheer size and weight. One wrong move with a truck could cause a potentially lethal accident. This is why jackknifing is such a major problem in the trucking industry. Though…
What is microsleeping?
Over the years, more people have come to an awareness of the true dangers of drowsy driving. This includes issues like microsleeping which come along with it. But what is microsleeping? What sort of dangers does it pose to drivers? How microsleep works WebMD discusses…
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