Personal Injury Blog 

While every personal injury case is unique, prevention is always preferable to litigation. Safer, more conscientious communities is the name of the game — and the team at Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett & Haik is here to help. In this blog, we’ll debunk common myths, share uncommon insights and generally offer information designed to protect your rights.

Consider this a primer for pending legal questions. While not a replacement for an official consultation, we will touch on topics sure to interest you. Want a topic covered? Contact us!

While medicines are intended to treat illness and improve life, they can also carry the risk of side effects. Here’s how the duty to warn plays a role.

What Is the “Duty to Warn” in Drug Injury Lawsuits?

Injured working in or near navigable waters? The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act may apply to you. Here’s what you need to know.

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A full shipyard at night, representing Your Rights Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

Your Rights Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act

Injured working in or near navigable waters? The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act may apply to you. Here’s what you need to know.

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A large ship at sea. Workers on the ship may qualify for protection under the Jones Act

How the Jones Act Protects Louisiana Seamen

For the majority of workers in the US, workers’ compensation exists to cover medical bills and lost wages if an accident or injury occurs on the job. However, this protection does not typically cover those who work at sea. That’s where the Jones Act comes in.

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An offshore oil rig in the middle of the ocean, meant as a header image to represent the dangers of offshore drilling for the blog, "Is Offshore Drilling Safe?" by MMRBH Law Firm

A Law Firm’s Perspective: Is Offshore Drilling Safe?

It’s no secret that working at sea presents many dangers. From unpredictable weather to work-related hazards, accidents and illness can strike at any time. With so much risk involved, every maritime worker needs to understand the benefits legally outlined for them in the Jones Act.

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Two large cargo ships in the process of docking at a ship yard. This photo is meant to serve as a header image for the blog "5 facts about maintenance and cure benefits" by MMRBH Law Firm.

5 Facts About Maintenance & Cure Benefits

It’s no secret that working at sea presents many dangers. From unpredictable weather to work-related hazards, accidents and illness can strike at any time. With so much risk involved, every maritime worker needs to understand the benefits legally outlined for them in the Jones Act.

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Two commercial scuba divers explore underwater. This photo serves as a header image for the article "The Role of Negligence in Commercial Diving Accidents" by MMRBH Law Office.

The Role of Negligence in Commercial Diving Accidents

Many of our most dangerous, most profitable industries rely on commercial divers—skilled individuals who work deep beneath the water’s surface….

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