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...
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 24, 2023 | Drowning, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Workplace Safety
Despite safety regulations, drowning is still a major concern for workers in the maritime industry. Working on or near waterways increases the risk of drowning incidents, which is amplified by factors like weather, human error, and equipment accidents. Drowning...
Apr 20, 2023 | Maritime Injury, Medical News, Workplace Safety
In the maritime industry, workers are often tasked with working around older ships, cargo bins, machinery, and equipment. Shipyard workers, in particular are at a high risk for lead exposure and lead poisoning due to the nature of their work. Despite federal safety...
Apr 17, 2023 | Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, The Jones Act, Workplace Safety
Repetitive use injuries are a group of painful conditions that develop from overuse of the muscles, tendons, and nerves in the upper body. These injuries are also known as repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) or repetitive motion disorders (RMDs). Repetitive use injuries...
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...
