Aug 26, 2024 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, The Jones Act, Work Injury, Workplace Accident
There are approximately 650,000 Americans who work at sea, with even more employed in ports and marine terminals. Government data estimates that the marine sector supports around 2.3 million jobs, although only a small percentage involve working aboard vessels or...
Aug 13, 2024 | Burn Injury, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act, Uncategorized, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries
Maritime work is inherently risky, with crewmembers often facing dangerous conditions far from shore. This reality was starkly highlighted recently when two crewmembers were airlifted to safety following a liftboat fire in the Gulf of Mexico. The incident underscores...
Aug 1, 2024 | Burn Injury, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, The Jones Act
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a report on the maritime fire aboard the Staten Island ferry Sandy Ground in 2022, which caused $13 million in damages. The NTSB identified a design flaw and crew error as the main causes of the incident, which...
Jun 28, 2024 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Uncategorized, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Working on an oil rig is a unique and challenging career, often shrouded in mystery and perceived danger. These massive structures, often located far from shore, operate under extreme conditions, making safety a paramount concern. It is important that individuals...
Jun 14, 2024 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Offshore Accident, Work Injury, Workplace Injuries
Mechanics in the maritime industry play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and efficiency of vessels. These professionals work on a variety of ships, from commercial freighters and passenger liners to naval vessels and fishing boats. Despite the...
May 16, 2024 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, The Jones Act
An incident this week in Galveston, Texas is causing concern among residents and authorities alike. A barge collided with a bridge pillar in Galveston, resulting in an oil spill in the surrounding waters and the closure of the only road to nearby Pelican Island. No...
