Have You Been Injured in a Passenger Accident
The typical car accident scenario involves the driver of one car being injured by the driver of another car. However, this is …
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, …
Report on El Faro Sinking Released
The National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report on the El Faro sinking during Hurricane Joaquin. …
SunEdison Plant Explosion Injures Four Workers
On October 2, an explosion and subsequent fire at a SunEdison silicon plant injured four workers. The explosion occurred at SunEdison’s …
Crew Error Blamed for Drilling Rig Blowout
In July 2013, a drilling rig owned by Hercules Offshore and under contract to Walter Oil and Gas Corporation suffered …
How Does the Borrowed Servant Doctrine Work
When offshore and maritime accidents happen, there are usually a number of different companies that are potentially responsible for the …
Airbnb and Uber Liability Issues
Several companies have capitalized on technology, particularly the widespread use of smart phones, to connect consumers with services. For example, …
Understanding the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA)
Maritime workers put their lives on the line every day doing dangerous but very important work. Sadly, accidents happen, and …
Teen Truck Drivers Could Drive Cross State Lines Under New Law
As all drivers know, commercial trucks, including 18-wheelers and other big rigs, are all over the roads. Some drivers are …
