Hurt on the High Seas What to Do If You’ve Been Injured Offshore
There’s a lot of money in oil, and working offshore is an exciting way to make a lot of it. You’re out there on the water working with some incredible machinery that displays exactly what modern engineering can do. But the danger of the work is very real. At sea, the stakes are high, and resulting injuries are often very serious. The oil companies know the dangers to their employees, yet they often try to get out of giving their injured workers fair compensation. Offshore accidents are complicated when it comes to compensation, due to something called The Jones Act (formerly called the Merchant Marine Act or the Death on the High Seas Act.) It provides injured seamen with the right to bring legal action on their employer for injuries that happen on the vessel.
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A relatively permanent
connection to a single or group of vessels under common ownership.
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Been aboard to perform duties that contributed to a primary function of the vessel or its mission.
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Seen a doctor as a result of the accident.
To do that, the injured party must qualify as a seaman under the law. In order to do that, the injured must have ...
We recommend consulting with a licensed practitioner to properly document any injuries you’ve
sustained during an accident. Through hospitalization, multiple doctor visits, and therapy, the medical costs add up very quickly. If you’ve been injured in an offshore accident, we’re here to help.
• Been on a vessel that was in navigation or docked when the injury happened.
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Simple Summer Brown Butter and Corn Pasta
Ingredients
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4 medium ears corn
1 pound pasta
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut kernels off ears of corn; set aside. 2. Cook pasta according to package
instructions and reserve ¼ cup cooking water. While pasta cooks, melt butter on
medium-high in 3-quart saucepan. Cook 3-4 minutes, swirling frequently, until browned and very fragrant. Reduce heat to medium, add corn, and cook about 2 minutes, or until corn is heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add corn mixture, Parmesan, basil, and reserved cooking water. Stir until combined and adjust seasonings as needed. Enjoy!
Recipe inspired by goodhousekeeping.com.
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