Maximum medical improvement (MMI) is a key milestone in a personal injury case, especially in maritime law. MMI means your condition has stabilized and you have recovered as much as doctors expect. You may still need ongoing care, but further treatment is unlikely to significantly improve your condition. Once you reach MMI, your attorney can…
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What Are The Most Common Fishing Vessel Injuries In Alaska? Why Are Fishing Vessel Injuries Common During Alaska Summers? Summer is one of the busiest seasons in Alaska – especially for commercial fishermen. As fishing activity increases, so do emergencies at sea. As a result, United States Coast Guard crews across Alaska respond to a…
Continue reading ›The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks commercial fishing as one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Fishermen and crabbers face constant risks. They work in extreme weather. The job demands intense physical labor. Commercial fishermen also endure long, exhausting hours. Common dangers include drowning, hypothermia, vessel capsizing, and crushing injuries…
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