Jan 29, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Injury, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, The Jones Act
The offshore oil and gas industry stands as a vital pillar of the global energy landscape, providing the world with a significant portion of its energy needs. However, the inherently complex and hazardous nature of offshore operations places offshore oil and gas...
Jan 24, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Crush Injuries, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Offshore Accident
In a sobering revelation for the maritime industry, energy giant Shell and offshore access solutions provider Ampelmann find themselves facing fines in the aftermath of a distressing incident involving crush injuries. The incident, marked by its implications for...
Jan 22, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Pipeline Explosions
In the intricate web of energy infrastructure that crisscrosses our nation, pipelines play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless delivery of natural gas to homes and businesses. Among the key players in this landscape, Atmos Energy has emerged as a significant...
Jan 19, 2024 | Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Personal Injury, Work Injury
Residents of Missoula reported explosions and a fire in a large area near California Street on New Year’s Day. It appears that a large pile of garbage was ignited causing small propane bottles to explode and the surrounding area to catch fire. Officials reported a...
Jan 9, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Chemical Injury, Personal Injury, Train Accidents
Just days before Thanksgiving 2023, a CSX train derailed near Livingston, Kentucky, spilling molten sulfur and igniting concerns far beyond the wreckage. Now, residents are banding together in a class action lawsuit accusing the railroad giant of negligence and...
Dec 29, 2023 | Catastrophic Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries
The oil and gas industry stands as a cornerstone of global energy production, driving economies and fueling the world’s energy needs. Yet, within this industrious realm lies an environment with many hazards and risks that can lead to a variety of accidents and...