Aug 27, 2024 | Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions, Refinery Explosions
Oil refineries are complex industrial facilities designed to convert crude oil into valuable products like gasoline, diesel, and other essential petrochemical products. Flaring is an integral part of these operations. It is a safety measure to prevent dangerous gases...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...Aug 22, 2024 | Explosion, Maritime Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Refinery Explosions, Workplace Explosion
A devastating oil rig explosion in Duchesne County has left one worker critically injured, raising concerns about safety in the highly dangerous oil and gas industry. Emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene, battling an intense fire that engulfed key equipment...Aug 19, 2024 | Explosion, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Wrongful Death
Natural gas pipelines are a critical component of the energy infrastructure, transporting gas over vast distances to fuel homes, businesses, and industries. However, working on these pipelines poses significant hazards that can lead to serious injuries or even...Aug 9, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Workplace Explosion
On September 2, 2022, a catastrophic explosion rocked the Come By Chance refinery in Newfoundland, leaving one worker dead and several others seriously injured. The incident has since sparked a series of legal battles, as regulatory bodies and the justice system...Aug 3, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Oil Refinery Injuries, Pipeline Explosions
Gas explosions are devastating events that can result in catastrophic injuries, extensive property damage, and even loss of life. The complexity of these incidents often requires the expertise of specialized legal professionals, commonly referred to as gas explosion...