Aug 7, 2023 | Nonsubscriber Employers, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
In today’s fast-paced world, where the workforce is the backbone of every industry, ensuring the safety and well-being of employees has become a paramount concern. Workplace injuries not only affect the affected employees but also impact employers’ operations, morale,...
Jul 24, 2023 | Assault, Car Accident, Defective Product, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Sexual Assault, Uber Sexual Assault, Workplace Safety
In the face of adversity, victims often find themselves burdened not only by the physical and emotional trauma they endure but also by the financial and legal repercussions of their situations. To address this, the legal system provides victims with the right to sue....
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...
Jul 6, 2023 | Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Safety
Power plants are hazardous environments for those who work there. Working around chemicals, combustible materials, and various equipment can all be hazardous. Power plants are vulnerable to catastrophic incidents, such as explosions. A power plant explosion can cause...
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 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...