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 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 6, 2025 | Burn Injury, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, The Jones Act
Maritime workers play a crucial role in fueling vessels, ensuring that ships, barges, and other watercraft remain operational. However, fuel transfer operations pose significant hazards that can lead to catastrophic explosions, severe injuries, and even fatalities. A...