Union Membership & Maintenance and Cure: What You Should Know
In maritime law, any maritime worker injured or made ill by an accident on the job has the legal right…
Common Causes of Injuries Upon Offshore Rigs
Many of our petroleum energy needs are met from offshore oil rigs and the workers who work on these rigs…
Maritime Personal Injury Settlements: What You Need to Know
Personal injury settlements relating to maritime law and the Jones Act can result in substantial amounts. In the past, the…
Timeline of a Personal Injury Case
You’ve suffered an injury. What do you do now? Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to file a…
Jones Act: What You Should Know
Maritime Laws provide a variety of protections for seamen in the service of a vessel. One such protection is covered…
Accidents in Port of Houston Rarely Investigated, Chronicle Reports
According to a report by the Houston Chronicle, since 2008, there have been 52 incidents in the Port of Houston,…
U.S. Coast Guard Believes the Missing El Faro Cargo Ship Sank
The U.S. Coast Guard announced Monday morning they believe the missing U.S.-flagged El Faro container ship likely sank. The search…
Crewmember Dies After Fall To Ship’s Deck
A man died last week after a fall on the deck of a ship docked at the ExxonMobil Refinery in…