May 30, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Personal Injury, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion
Communities across Oklahoma are battling grief after an explosion at the Wynnewood Refinery left two people injured. Reports indicated an explosion and then a fire broke out in part of the facility. Two men were taken to the hospital where one, unfortunately, later...
May 26, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Personal Injury
Under maritime law, “lost wages” refers to the compensation or damages awarded to an individual who has suffered a loss of income or earning capacity as a result of a maritime-related injury or accident. This term is commonly used in the context of...
May 25, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act, Workplace Accident, Workplace Safety
Like other areas of maritime work, fishing and fish processing are dangerous occupations. Fish processors must use a variety of equipment and machinery to complete their tasks. This exposes them to hazards, especially if proper safety measures are not followed, or if...
May 22, 2023 | Airplane Accident, Maritime Accident, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Personal Injury
Maritime and aviation may seem like two distinct industries. But in reality, they are linked in many ways. First, as offshore extraction work increases, there is an increasing need for pilots and personnel to transport goods, materials, supplies, and workers to and...
May 20, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Workplace Safety
Alaska’s fishing industry is renowned worldwide, and the Alaska Fishermen’s Fund plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and financial stability of those who brave the treacherous Alaskan waters. In this article, the offshore maritime...
May 16, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) is a federal law enacted in the United States in 1920. It provides legal remedies and compensation to the families and dependents of individuals who die due to wrongful acts or negligence occurring on the high seas (at least...
