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 4, 2023 | Oil and Gas Accident, Personal Injury, Pipeline Explosions
One of the forces most destructive to humans is fire and explosion. Natural gas pipeline explosions, in particular are catastrophic and cause tragic injuries and loss of life. Natural gas is highly flammable, and the massive pipelines that carry gas across the United...
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...
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 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...
