Apr 29, 2025 | Bus Accidents, Catastrophic Injury, Children's Product Liability, Crush Injuries, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Offshore Accident, Personal Injury, Vehicle Accident, Wrongful Death
Bus accidents can result in devastating injuries and even loss of life. Due to the size and weight of buses, collisions involving these vehicles often lead to catastrophic outcomes for passengers, pedestrians, and occupants of smaller vehicles. At Kherkher Garcia, we...
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 17, 2025 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident
Fires on container ships are a growing concern in the maritime industry. These massive vessels carry large amounts of cargo across international waters, often including hazardous materials that can fuel devastating fires. The combination of tightly packed containers,...
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...
