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...
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...
