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Houston Maritime Lawyers Handle Seamen’s Claims for Compensation

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Injured passengers and crew members of a vessel are entitled to claims for compensation from the erring ship owner or operator. While federal laws enumerate actionable offenses

Accidents in Port of Houston Rarely Investigated, Chronicle Reports

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According to a report by the Houston Chronicle, since 2008, there have been 52 incidents in the Port of Houston, of which only a quarter have been

Another Vessel Collision In Houston Ship Channel

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July brought another collision in the Houston Ship Channel. A crash between 2 barges ignited a fire on one that burned for 4 hours and shut down

Chevron Announces Discovery Of New Deepwater Well In Gulf

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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

Crewmember Dies After Fall To Ship’s Deck

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A man died last week after a fall on the deck of a ship docked at the ExxonMobil Refinery in Beaumont, Texas.According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s

Heat-Related Illness and Maritime Workers

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Heat-Related Illness and Maritime Workers Maritime and offshore workers are exposed to many severe weather conditions. During the hottest months of the year, these workers are at

Winch-Related Injuries More Likely for Gulf of Mexico Fishermen

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Winch-Related Injuries More Likely for Gulf of Mexico Fishermen Mechanical devices on board commercial fishing vessels are causing injuries and fatalities among fishermen. Winches are the most

BP Requests Review of Judge’s Grossly Negligent Ruling

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BP Requests Review of Judge's Grossly Negligent Ruling In September, U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier ruled that BP was grossly negligent in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion

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Houston Maritime Lawyers Handle Seamen’s Claims for Compensation

Accidents in Port of Houston Rarely Investigated, Chronicle Reports

Another Vessel Collision In Houston Ship Channel

Chevron Announces Discovery Of New Deepwater Well In Gulf

Crewmember Dies After Fall To Ship’s Deck

Heat-Related Illness and Maritime Workers

Winch-Related Injuries More Likely for Gulf of Mexico Fishermen

BP Requests Review of Judge’s Grossly Negligent Ruling

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