Jun 23, 2023 | Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, provides crucial protections for maritime workers who are injured while performing their duties. If you work in the maritime industry and have suffered an injury or illness while on the job, understanding...
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 15, 2023 | Drowning, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident
For maritime workers, one of the most terrifying hazards of the job is the potential for a vessel sinking while in navigable waters. Vessel sinkings are not incredibly common, but they do happen. When they do, the result is often serious injuries and loss of life. At...
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 8, 2023 | Defective Product, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Product Liability, The Jones Act
The maritime industry involves working on ships and docks, and with machinery and equipment that have a lot of moving parts. When parts, equipment, or gear are defective, maritime workers can suffer injuries that can be life-altering. Defective maritime products are a...
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...
