Apr 8, 2025 | Burn Injury, Explosion, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Offshore Accident, Workplace Explosion
Offshore work is inherently dangerous, especially when safety procedures and equipment protocols are not strictly followed. A recent incident investigated by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) highlights the serious risks offshore workers face...
Apr 4, 2025 | Burn Injury, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act, Wrongful Death
When tragedy strikes aboard a vessel, lives can be lost in mere minutes. One of the most dangerous places on a ship is the engine room—a confined, high-heat, high-risk environment filled with flammable materials and heavy machinery. Unfortunately, maritime incidents...
Feb 25, 2025 | Burn Injury, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, The Jones Act
Maritime workers face numerous hazards, but among the most devastating are fires that break out due to mechanical failures, human error, or improper maintenance. A tragic example occurred recently when a maritime fire broke out due to the installation of an incorrect...
Dec 11, 2024 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
Sleep deprivation is a serious issue that can lead to a variety of problems, including impaired judgment, reduced reaction time, and increased risk of accidents. This is particularly true in the maritime industry, where fatigue can have devastating consequences. One...
Aug 26, 2024 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, The Jones Act, Work Injury, Workplace Accident
There are approximately 650,000 Americans who work at sea, with even more employed in ports and marine terminals. Government data estimates that the marine sector supports around 2.3 million jobs, although only a small percentage involve working aboard vessels or...
