Jun 10, 2025 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Wrongful Death
On June 2, 2025, tragedy struck aboard the POLARIS, a U.S.-flagged Tidewater platform supply vessel, during offshore operations in the Atlantic Ocean. One crew member lost their life despite immediate emergency response efforts by onboard personnel and emergency...
Apr 28, 2025 | Burn Injury, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
Levee work is critical for protecting coastal regions, rivers, and flood-prone areas. However, for the workers who carry out these essential projects, the job can be extremely hazardous, especially when work involves operating from boats in remote, volatile...
Apr 21, 2025 | Burn Injury, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Wrongful Death
In the wake of a deadly vessel fire in July 2023 that claimed the lives of two firefighters and caused millions of dollars in damages, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a comprehensive report calling for sweeping changes to maritime fire...
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...
