Vessel Status and Maritime Law
In any offshore injury case, you will need to determine whether the injured worker qualifies for seaman status. If so, he or she will have
In any offshore injury case, you will need to determine whether the injured worker qualifies for seaman status. If so, he or she will have
The National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report on the El Faro sinking during Hurricane Joaquin. The El Faro, a U.S.
On October 2, an explosion and subsequent fire at a SunEdison silicon plant injured four workers. The explosion occurred at SunEdison’s silicon plant in Pasadena, Texas,
In July 2013, a drilling rig owned by Hercules Offshore and under contract to Walter Oil and Gas Corporation suffered a blowout in the Gulf of
When offshore and maritime accidents happen, there are usually a number of different companies that are potentially responsible for the injury, particularly with platform and rig accidents.
Several companies have capitalized on technology, particularly the widespread use of smart phones, to connect consumers with services. For example, Uber essentially turns every vehicle
Maritime workers put their lives on the line every day doing dangerous but very important work. Sadly, accidents happen, and sometimes those accidents tragically claim
As all drivers know, commercial trucks, including 18-wheelers and other big rigs, are all over the roads. Some drivers are careful and follow the traffic
Over five years after the Deepwater Horizon explosion and resulting oil spill, BP is finally close to finalizing a settlement that would send billions of dollars
Louisiana has been known for having bad roads for years, particularly in New Orleans. In fact, Louisiana drivers actually pay over $500 in additional maintenance
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