Jun 23, 2023 | Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, provides crucial protections for maritime workers who are injured while performing their duties. If you work in the maritime industry and have suffered an injury or illness while on the job, understanding...
Jun 15, 2023 | Drowning, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident
For maritime workers, one of the most terrifying hazards of the job is the potential for a vessel sinking while in navigable waters. Vessel sinkings are not incredibly common, but they do happen. When they do, the result is often serious injuries and loss of life. At...
Jun 12, 2023 | Burn Injury, Personal Injury, TBI, Train Accidents, Vehicle Accident
Locomotives are large, heavy machines designed to pull tons of products and resources. Train derailments and other incidents involving trains are catastrophic due to the size, weight, and force of engines and the dozens of cars they often pull. A recent train...
Jun 8, 2023 | Defective Product, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Product Liability, The Jones Act
The maritime industry involves working on ships and docks, and with machinery and equipment that have a lot of moving parts. When parts, equipment, or gear are defective, maritime workers can suffer injuries that can be life-altering. Defective maritime products are a...
Jun 2, 2023 | Defective Drugs, Defective Product, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Product Recall
When you take medication, you trust that your healthcare provider and the product labels will guide you in how to safely use the product. You also expect that the medication will act as intended – relieve a headache, lower blood pressure, or treat a nasty cough....
