May 11, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident
There are many hazards to working in the maritime industry. Maritime workers are at risk for many types of injuries, including neck injuries. Neck injuries can range from a minor discomfort to a debilitating, or even disabling, injury. If a neck injury occurs due to...
May 10, 2023 | Defective Product, Personal Injury, Product Recall
Direct exposure to UV rays from the sun can be harmful to human health. As a result, numerous health organizations recommend using sunscreen to protect your health and prevent diseases like skin cancer. In recent years, however, research has found that many brands of...
May 9, 2023 | Crane Injuries, Maritime Accident, Offshore Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Safety
Cranes are an integral part of the construction, shipping, and maritime industries. Unfortunately, working in or near cranes as they move objects or cargo can be dangerous. Many crane injuries are caused by negligence, often involving improper training or inadequate...
May 4, 2023 | Oil and Gas Accident, Personal Injury, Pipeline Explosions
One of the forces most destructive to humans is fire and explosion. Natural gas pipeline explosions, in particular are catastrophic and cause tragic injuries and loss of life. Natural gas is highly flammable, and the massive pipelines that carry gas across the United...
May 3, 2023 | Maritime Law, Personal Injury, Workplace Safety
The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, is a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States. The Jones Act also allows seamen who suffer on-the-job injuries due to negligence the ability to sue their employers for damages in...
May 1, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident
Workers in the maritime industry are well aware of the risks of physical injury in many occupations. Knee injuries, for example, are one of the most common injuries that may occur while working onboard a vessel, dock, shipyard, port, or oil rig. Injuries to the knee...
