May 9, 2023 | Crane Injuries, Maritime Accident, Offshore Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Safety
Cranes are an integral part of the construction, shipping, and maritime industries. Unfortunately, working in or near cranes as they move objects or cargo can be dangerous. Many crane injuries are caused by negligence, often involving improper training or inadequate...
May 6, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident
Offshore work and production is a vital part of the American economy. Shipping, freight, oil drilling, shipbuilding – maritime occupations are a necessary part of trade and commerce. Unfortunately, as vital as these jobs are, they are also among the most dangerous in...
May 1, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident
Workers in the maritime industry are well aware of the risks of physical injury in many occupations. Knee injuries, for example, are one of the most common injuries that may occur while working onboard a vessel, dock, shipyard, port, or oil rig. Injuries to the knee...
Apr 30, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Safety, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Safety
The Gulf Coast region is an important part of the oil and gas industry. In the Houston, Texas area alone, there are 10 oil refineries. There are also many oil drills and rigs located off the coast of Texas and Louisiana. One of the companies that owns and operates...
Apr 28, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a U.S. federal law that provides workers’ compensation benefits to certain maritime workers who are injured or become ill while on the job. The LHWCA covers employees who work on or near navigable waters in...
Apr 24, 2023 | Drowning, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Workplace Safety
Despite safety regulations, drowning is still a major concern for workers in the maritime industry. Working on or near waterways increases the risk of drowning incidents, which is amplified by factors like weather, human error, and equipment accidents. Drowning...
