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...
May 3, 2023 | Maritime Law, Personal Injury, Workplace Safety
The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States. The Jones Act also allows seamen who suffer on-the-job injuries due to negligence the ability to sue their employers for damages in...
May 1, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident
Workers in the maritime industry are well aware of the risks of physical injury in many occupations. Knee injuries, for example, are one of the most common injuries that may occur while working onboard a vessel, dock, shipyard, port, or oil rig. Injuries to the knee...
Apr 27, 2023 | Defective Children's Product, Defective Product, Personal Injury, Product Recall
Weighted blankets have become increasingly popular in recent years as a way to improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety. These blankets are typically filled with materials like glass beads or plastic pellets and can weigh anywhere from 5 to 30 pounds or more. While...
Apr 26, 2023 | Burn Injury, Personal Injury
Burn injuries are among the most painful and traumatic types of injury. Such devastating injuries take a physical, emotional, and financial toll on victims and their families, and can require long-term or even lifelong treatment. Burn injuries may occur for a variety...
Apr 22, 2023 | Defective Children's Product, Defective Product, Personal Injury, Product Recall
Parents know well the struggle of getting an infant on a stable and reliable sleep schedule. The process often involves rocking, soothing, feeding, and sometimes music or vibration. Often, parents trust that their nursery products, such as infant sleepers, are safe...