Apr 28, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a U.S. federal law that provides workers’ compensation benefits to certain maritime workers who are injured or become ill while on the job. The LHWCA covers employees who work on or near navigable waters in...
Apr 16, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Workplace Safety
Oil production has officially begun at BP’s Argos platform in the Gulf of Mexico. While ramping up oil production may be good for the industry and economy, the opening of another platform means more workers are exposed to the hazards of the oil and gas industry. At...
Apr 11, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident
The maritime industry has many hazards and risks for workers in many occupations. Unfortunately, sometimes negligent or careless employers are the cause of accidents, injuries, and even deaths. When a maritime worker dies as a result of employer negligence, their...
Apr 10, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Workplace Safety
Offshore oil drilling is an important part of energy production in the United States. Not only do oil rigs produce thousands of gallons of oil per day, but they also offer job opportunities for individuals in the maritime industry. In contrast to the benefits of...
Apr 9, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion
It is not uncommon to see news stories describing the harmful effects reported by people living near oil refineries. Unfortunately, what we see in the media is only a fraction of the real hazards that people living near oil refineries experience on a daily basis. If...
Apr 7, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Workplace Accident, Workplace Safety
Ship breaking is the process of dismantling old ships for parts or scrap metal. It is a dangerous and polluting industry, and it is often carried out in unsafe conditions. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), injuries among...
