New Details Emerge on the Condition of El Faro Before its Last Voyage
The latest information suggests that El Faro, a 40-year-old cargo ship, sunk near the Bahamas on its last voyage to…
Houston Maritime Lawyers Handle Seamen’s Claims for Compensation
Injured passengers and crew members of a vessel are entitled to claims for compensation from the erring ship owner or…
Houston Maritime Attorneys Named Texas Super Lawyers
We’re proud to share the news that Houston maritime attorney Matthew Shaffer have been selected for inclusion in the 2014…
Deadline to File Claims Related to El Faro Sinking Set
A federal judge for the Middle District of Florida has ordered all claims related to El Faro sinking to be…
New Safety Procedures Implemented In Cruise Industry
After the Costa Concordia disaster, the cruise industry has begun working on a major overhaul of safety procedures and policies.Two…
Cruise Ship Accident Leaves 1 Crewmember Dead, 1 Injured
A cruise ship accident on the Coral Princess in Colon, Panama, left one crewmember dead and another injured. The accident…
Crewmember’s Legs Amputated in Barge Accident
A crewmember’s legs were amputated after he fell off a barge November 10 near Port Canaveral, Fl. The U.S. Coast…
Chevron Announces Discovery Of New Deepwater Well In Gulf
Chevron Corp. has discovered a new deepwater well in the Gulf of Mexico, about 190 miles off the coast of…