Interesting Facts About Oil Spills in the Ocean and Explosions
The processes used to get crude oil out of the ground and to refineries involve numerous types of equipment, including…
The Dangers of Working on an Onshore Oil Rig
There are certainly risks involved in working on an offshore drilling platform. This high-paying career carries with it a reputation…
Maritime Employment Laws to Know If You’ve Been Injured
As an employee of the maritime industry, you have multiple options when it comes to obtaining financial compensation for injuries…
Contributory Negligence and Its Relationship to Maintenance and Cure Claims
Contributory negligence is a concept used to determine the extent to which people contributed to their personal injuries during an…
4 Steps to Filing a Maintenance and Cure Claim
No occupation is completely devoid of threats to physical safety—even office workers have to contend with carpal tunnel syndrome and…
Shocking Hazards Faced by Maritime Workers
Maritime workers face a wide range of potential hazards in the job place every single day. All employers have a…
What is Contributory Negligence?
When it comes to injury law, the concept of negligence is one of the most important legal principles at work….
What You Need to Understand About Freedom of the Seas
The Freedom of the Seas is an international legal concept regarding non-territorial waters. It allows for ships to navigate the…