Paducah Personal Injury And Family Law Blog
What is the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act?
Many river workers in Kentucky and the rest of the country think that if they are injured at work, they will be eligible for compensation under the state's workers' compensation program. However, the fact is that injuries sustained on the waterways fall under the...
The Jones Act helps river workers recover needed money
Working on barges and tugboats on Kentucky’s rivers is not a normal 9-to-5 job. It is a unique kind of work that requires special protections. These jobs can be exciting, challenging and dangerous. The job's uniqueness and related hazards require legal safeguards...
Less traffic, more danger?
Everyone’s noticed significantly less traffic on the road. However, fewer vehicles have not necessarily made the roadways safer. Incidents of speeding and reckless driving have increased noticeably in recent months. A less-traveled road does not mean you can let your...
Maritime workers may be exposed to toxic chemicals
Millions of people work in the maritime industry, on ships at sea, loading cargo, coordinating arrivals and helping at docks. Though some see trade and travel on ships as old fashioned, it’s in fact booming. With so many people contributing to one industry, there are...
Bicyclists: watch out for potholes
Spring is the pothole season. While a car can typically avoid or drive over without too much damage, potholes can be a feat for bikes. As a bicyclist, you should know how to approach potholes on the road this season. Take care of your bike Cycling Weekly reminds us...
Motorists and pedestrians must follow laws and common sense
To say “there’s a war on” between motorists and pedestrians is far too dramatic, but some tension always simmers under the quiet surface of Kentucky roadways. Drivers shake their heads as pedestrians break the law strolling in the road, while pedestrians shake their...
Commercial diver injuries are common, coverage may be complex
If you or a loved one are employed as a commercial diver, you have rights to medical care and other help in case of an on-the-job injury or job-related health condition. That much is certain. Knowing exactly what those rights are, how you go about securing them and...
Kentucky ranks fifth in maritime jobs
According to the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), Kentucky ranks fifth in the nation for maritime jobs per capita. The latest data from AMP indicates a 35% increase in maritime employment from 2014. This data should be of no surprise to Kentuckians, especially...
Pronounced vulnerability for this personal injury demographic
Sharing the road in a civil manner is nothing more than a commonsense prescription for Kentucky residents and all other persons across the country logically focused on safe traffic outcomes. Sadly, though, that recommendation is far from universally followed. For...
Why proper safety is essential as a deckhand.
In the early morning of October 2nd, 2019 a towboat with 15 loaded barges collided with the Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club. The towboat struck and destroyed the complex This brazen display of reckless behavior is a prime example of what can happen when deckhands of a...
