Jun 14, 2023 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act, Workplace Safety
There are many risks and hazards to those who work in the maritime industry. To help mitigate risks and provide protection for workers, the United States has developed a series of maritime laws. One of those laws is the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, or OCSLA. The...
Jun 8, 2023 | Defective Product, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Product Liability, The Jones Act
The maritime industry involves working on ships and docks, and with machinery and equipment that have a lot of moving parts. When parts, equipment, or gear are defective, maritime workers can suffer injuries that can be life-altering. Defective maritime products are a...
Jun 6, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil Refinery Injuries, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Safety
A recent fire at an oil refinery at Calcasieu Refining Company in Lake Charles, Louisiana is causing alarm for those who work at refineries or live nearby. While no one was injured in the fire, incidents like this one serve to remind all of us of the dangers of...
Jun 5, 2023 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
Maritime accidents can lead to devastating consequences, including personal injuries, property damage, and financial losses. If you or a loved one has been involved in a maritime incident, you may wonder whether you have the right to file a lawsuit. “Can I file a...
Jun 1, 2023 | Burn Injury, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident
One of the most traumatic events that someone onboard a maritime vessel can experience is an explosion or fire onboard. Fires onboard a vessel occur quickly, are difficult to contain, and put the ship, and the lives of those onboard, at risk. There are many potential...
May 30, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Personal Injury, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion
Communities across Oklahoma are battling grief after an explosion at the Wynnewood Refinery left two people injured. Reports indicated an explosion and then a fire broke out in part of the facility. Two men were taken to the hospital where one, unfortunately, later...
