Houston’s Bayport Terminal handles tons of cargo every day. The terminal and surrounding Bayport Industrial Districts host thousands of full time and part time workers. These facilities along with the rest of the Port of Houston are extremely important to the economy of Texas. Many…
Working offshore is profoundly different than jobs on solid ground. You may be on a stable platform or a vessel, surrounded by water, and often open to the elements. The risks associated with offshore jobs are virtually endless, particularly within Houston’s oil and gas industry….
Jobs offshore and on maritime vessels are some of the most difficult and dangerous. Injured offshore workers need quality medical care after workplace accidents so they can heal and return to their lives. In addition to medical treatment, they likely need legal help so they…
If you work in the maritime industry, getting hurt on the job is a major disruption. You may need to be off while you recuperate and that can result in financial hardship. Fortunately, there are laws that provide maintenance and cure benefits for qualifying injured…
Workers are usually unsure about their options after an on the job injury. This is especially true in Houston’s maritime industry – centered at Port Houston. Employees that spend a significant amount of time on a vessel are considered seamen. While they work just as…