Sep 15, 2025 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Wrongful Death
The offshore oil and gas industry is one of the most dangerous work environments in the world. Workers face hazards from high-pressure systems, explosive atmospheres, and heavy machinery – all of which demand strict adherence to safety rules. Recently,...
Jul 31, 2025 | Cruise Ship Accident, Cruise Ship Injury, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, The Jones Act
A recent tragedy onboard the Carnival Dream has raised renewed concerns about passenger safety on cruise ships. On July 23, 2025, 48-year-old Euvelester Villarreal Jr. of Rio Grande City was pronounced dead while aboard the ship, which had departed from Galveston,...
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 25, 2025 | Burn Injury, Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, The Jones Act
Maritime workers face numerous hazards, but among the most devastating are fires that break out due to mechanical failures, human error, or improper maintenance. A tragic example occurred recently when a maritime fire broke out due to the installation of an incorrect...
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...
