Jun 22, 2023 | Uber, Uber Wage and Hour Claims
Uber is one of the leading rideshare and delivery companies in the United States. Since companies like Uber and Lyft became societal mainstays, there are increasing questions about how federal labor laws apply to Uber and its drivers. In recent years, thousands of...
Jun 19, 2023 | Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Safety
The oil and gas industry is key to the economy in Texas, and throughout the United States. It is well known that there are risks and hazards to working in oil refineries. Unfortunately, investigative reports on recent incidents suggest that human error is a...
Jun 14, 2023 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act, Workplace Safety
There are many risks and hazards to those who work in the maritime industry. To help mitigate risks and provide protection for workers, the United States has developed a series of maritime laws. One of those laws is the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, or OCSLA. The...
Jun 9, 2023 | Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Families who lose a loved one due to the negligence of someone else often have many questions about what to do and how they can pursue justice for their loved one. Chances are, you have heard the term “wrongful death” but you may not know exactly what that means. In...
Jun 6, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil Refinery Injuries, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Safety
A recent fire at an oil refinery at Calcasieu Refining Company in Lake Charles, Louisiana is causing alarm for those who work at refineries or live nearby. While no one was injured in the fire, incidents like this one serve to remind all of us of the dangers of...
