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 16, 2023 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
A recent report from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), an organization in the United Kingdom, is shining light on the dangers of hypothermia in the maritime industry. The new report shows that maritime workers who fall overboard have, on average, 11...
Oct 4, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
The maritime industry plays a pivotal role in global trade, transporting goods and people across the world’s waters. This industry also provides more than two million jobs. Unfortunately, the maritime industry is dangerous, and often, workers are not covered by...
Sep 21, 2023 | Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
Ports and terminals serve as crucial hubs for global trade, facilitating the movement of goods and commodities across the world’s oceans. While these maritime facilities are essential for the global economy, they also pose significant risks. Maritime incidents...
Aug 15, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, The Jones Act
Dredgers play a vital role in maintaining navigable waterways, expanding ports, and reclaiming land from the sea. These heavy-duty vessels are equipped with powerful machinery designed to remove sediment, silt, and debris from the bottom of water bodies, ensuring safe...