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Some people seem completely unable to put ever put down their phone. While using your phone at inappropriate times may be annoying for those around you, texting and driving can result in a deadly accident. Every day there are many devastating accidents that occur because…
Read MoreThe Port of Houston is a major economic center for the Gulf of Mexico and the country, and it is only getting busier. In 2017, the port saw 38.3 million tons of cargo – the highest total tonnage in port history. The previous record was…
Read MoreWorkplace fatalities have increased for three consecutive years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) most recent census. In 2016, there were 5,190 workplace fatalities. This was a seven percent rise from the year before, and the first time since 2008 when workplace…
Read MoreIt’s no secret that the United States railroad network needs an overhaul. Scrutiny of our aging railways tends to spike whenever there is an accident, but behind the scenes, lawmakers have been pushing railroad regulation for years. For example, in 2008, Congress ordered that all…
Read MoreJones Act claims have a statute of limitations of three years, which means that you only have that amount of time to sue your employer or ship owner for negligence if you were injured. If you are concerned that your maritime injury claim might be…
Read MoreThe Jones Act, also referred to as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, applies to seamen in service of a vessel that operates in navigable waters. This means that people employed as land-based maritime workers – such as dock and harbor workers – do not…
Read MoreWhen you are injured in a car accident and the other driver was clearly at fault, your choice is simple: you will need to either work with the other driver’s insurance company to get compensated, or you can file a personal injury claim and collect…
Read MoreThe ever-increasing level of technology in the realm of artificial intelligence is sweeping into the territory of autonomous shipping. The latest beneficiaries of this technology include remotely-controlled vessels piloted by human controllers onshore, and autonomous ships. Developments with telecommunications, electronic sensors, and computing technologies have…
Read MoreThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is now the subject of a lawsuit filed by two nonprofit consumer groups for the failure of the agency to institute rules for an Obama-era piece of legislation requiring rear seat belt warnings. KidsandCars.org and The Center for Auto Safety…
Read MoreAfter reviewing numerous accidents that have occurred onboard container ships recently, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) published a position paper that describes why container ships need better firefighting systems. The concern is that the existing firefighting capabilities on these vessels are insufficient to…
Read MoreThe Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all commercial motor vehicles (CMV) weighing more than 10,000 pounds are to receive a yearly inspection. These commercial vehicle inspections are enforced in order to ensure that all of the parts and accessories of these vehicles are safe…
Read MoreThe shipping industry uses cranes for a variety of different purposes. Whenever there is an instance of crane failure on a vessel, the consequences can be disastrous for operators, ship owners, seafarers, and other ship employees. Although each instance of crane failure is unique, there…
Read MoreAccidents that involve tractor-trailers and other large trucks almost always result in severe injury or even death. Due to the dangers of trucking accidents, it’s essential to understand the common causes of trucking accidents. Once these causes are understood, we can create safer roadways and…
Read MoreAuto insurance companies are not necessarily quick to accept new technology that can have a beneficial impact on their customers. Insurers want to have proof that the proposed device will reduce collisions for the people they insure or enhance their company’s goals in some way….
Read MoreWhen clarification is required concerning one or more issues regarding the examination of an injured employee as it pertains to a workers’ compensation matter, the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) may issue a Workers’ Comp Letter of Clarification (LOC) to the…
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