Month: August 2016

Identifying the signs of lead poisoning

On behalf of Tabak Mellusi & Shisha LLP | Aug 18, 2016 | Personal Injury

Working around a ship can expose people to a number of toxins and one of these is lead. In a previous post, it was discussed how New Yorkers working in a shipyard could be inhaling lead particles while performing routine maintenance. Therefore, it is important for...

What is covered under maintenance for injured seamen?

On behalf of Tabak Mellusi & Shisha LLP | Aug 4, 2016 | Maintenance & Cure

If you are working on any type of private or commercial vessel, and you are injured, you have the right to file for maintenance and cure in New York. This type of compensation is different from the compensation from other injury accidents, and one of the questions our...