Oct 26, 2023 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Accident, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
When it comes to the oil and gas industry, the hazards of the job are well known, particular in regards to offshore or refinery work. Unfortunately, the hazards of working on construction sites where gas pipelines are present are often overlooked. A fatal gas pipeline...
Oct 23, 2023 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions
Oil and gas well drilling has long been the backbone of the global energy industry, providing the essential fuels that power our modern world. However, the process of drilling for these valuable resources comes with a host of inherent dangers, which encompass...
Oct 9, 2023 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury, Safety
Texas, known for its vast landscapes and abundant natural resources, has long been at the forefront of the American energy industry. With the discovery of shale formations rich in oil and natural gas, the state has seen a surge in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking,...
Sep 11, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, The Jones Act
The Jones Act, formally known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a crucial piece of legislation that provides protection and legal remedies to seamen who sustain injuries while working aboard vessels in U.S. navigable waters. Filing a Jones Act claim can be a...
Sep 5, 2023 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil Refinery Injuries, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Injuries
Residents near the Garyville, Louisiana Marathon oil refinery are starting to feel relief after a recent refinery fire. The massive blaze took three days to extinguish, and sent plumes of smoke for miles. Residents nearby expressed concern about the impact of the fire...
Aug 25, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident
The maritime industry plays a crucial role in global trade and commerce, connecting nations and economies across the world. However, along with its economic benefits, this industry also presents various challenges and hazards, with offshore fires ranking high among...
