Jul 12, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Workplace Accident, Workplace Safety
River and bar pilots play a crucial role in maritime navigation, guiding vessels through challenging waterways such as rivers, estuaries, and harbors. However, their profession is not without risks. Accidents and injuries involving river and bar pilots can have severe...
Jun 27, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Workplace Accident
Stress fractures are a common injury in the maritime industry due to the nature of the work and conditions of the work environment. Falls, repetitive use, overexertion – there are many potential causes of fractures and broken bones when working on a vessel or dock....
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...
