Maritime Accidents Blogs

Jones Act claims have a statute of limitations of three years. What does this mean? It means that you only […]

Half of the top ten largest oil refineries in the United States are in Texas. It is an industry fraught […]

From the packaging of the products we buy to the gas we fill our cars with to the stoves we […]

If you were hurt in a maritime accident, you likely hope your employer will take care of you in your […]

Federal maritime law generally governs legal actions involving injuries at sea, in port, or on an oil rig. Although many […]

If you are a ship worker or dockworker, you are at high risk of injury from making your living in […]

The Jones Act (officially the Merchant Marine Act of 1920) is a federal law giving certain maritime workers the right […]

The offshore oil and gas industry is not only an essential part of the nation’s economy, but it also provides […]

The Jones Act was passed in 1920 to boost the U.S. economy by restricting port access to American shipyards to […]

Those working on and with seafaring vessels have special considerations when it comes to filing a claim for compensation after […]

In today’s marketplace, shipping products and equipment over water is a critical industry. These items are normally packed and unloaded […]

The world has grown increasingly dependent on maritime operations and its ability to transport goods globally around the clock. Making […]

Maritime welding, also known as hyperbaric welding, can be one of the most lucrative occupations that do not require a […]

Offshore drilling in the U.S. and Gulf of Mexico is often considered one of America’s most hazardous professions. Workers must […]