Did you know that spinal cord injuries are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States? Each year, more than 12,000 people suffer a spinal cord injury. Many of these injuries occur at sea. In…

Workers’ compensation and the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) are two important pieces of legislation that protect employees in the United States. However, many people don’t know the difference between the two. In this blog post, we will discuss the…

If you’ve been injured in an offshore accident, you may be wondering what to do next. You likely have a lot of questions and concerns, and you may not know where to turn for help. That’s where an offshore accident…

If you are a maritime worker who has been injured on the job, it is important to seek legal help as soon as possible. A Houston maritime attorney can help you file a claim and get the compensation you deserve.…

If you are injured at work, you should report the injury immediately to your employer, supervisor, and the safety man in charge of the facility in writing if possible. Many states require that you report within a specific timeframe to…

The offshore gas and oil industry is a critical part of the nation’s economy. Indeed, it provides thousands of jobs to the workforce. However, the nature of maritime industries makes working in offshore oil extraction a dangerous field. In fact,…

When you head out for work on an offshore oilfield or to perform any other commercial maritime activity, the last thing you expect is to get injured on the job. The aftermath of work-related accidents can be stressful and painful,…