Maritime workers who are injured on the job may bring a claim under the Jones Act, a federal law that protects injured seamen and allows them to recover damages from negligent employers. (A seaman is someone who performs a significant amount of work on an offshore vessel.) The Jones Act covers everyone, from the most… Read More
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Professions at Risk of Asbestos Exposure
There are inherent risks involved in a number of professions (like playing professional football or working on an oil rig), but there are some risks you might not always think about. One example is exposure to asbestos. While asbestos use is strictly regulated, Louisiana law permits the use of asbestos in certain products. For more… Read More
Secondhand Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos minerals are composed of durable fibers that are resistant to fire and many chemicals. Because of its durability, builders began incorporating asbestos into insulation and other construction materials in the 1800s But asbestos soon proved too good to be true. If asbestos fibers become airborne and are inhaled, they can cause significant health problems,… Read More