May 15, 2023 | Burn Injury, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, The Jones Act
Maritime workers face many hazards in the course of their work. But there is, perhaps, no greater fear than fire breaking out onboard a ship, oil rig, barge, or other vessel. Shipboard fires are a nightmare for all involved, and can easily result in catastrophic...
May 12, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Workplace Safety
Maintenance and cure benefits are a form of compensation provided to seamen who become ill or injured while serving aboard a vessel. These benefits are a legal obligation for shipowners and maritime employers, and are intended to cover the basic needs of seamen while...
May 11, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident
There are many hazards to working in the maritime industry. Maritime workers are at risk for many types of injuries, including neck injuries. Neck injuries can range from a minor discomfort to a debilitating, or even disabling, injury. If a neck injury occurs due to...
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...
