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
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The Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and Federal Employers Liability Act
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…
What to Do If You’re Injured in an Offshore Accident
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…
Houston Maritime Attorney: Get the Legal Help You Need
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.…
I Was Injured at Work—What Should I Do?
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…
Common Causes of Offshore Oil Rig Accidents
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,…
What Does a Maritime Lawyer Do?
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,…
2 Workers Injured in An Oil Tank Battery Explosion West of Okarche, Oklahoma
Two workers were injured in an oil tank battery explosion west of Okarche, Oklahoma last Monday. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
The explosion occurred at about 2:00 P.M. on January 24, 2022. The workers, both men…
2 Workers Hurt in Oklahoma Tank Battery Explosion
Two workers were injured in a tank battery explosion at an oilfield site owned by Devon Energy west of Okarche, Oklahoma last Monday. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
The explosion occurred at about 2:00 P.M. on…
Cause of Westlake Chemical Plant Explosion Is Under Investigation
Morrow & Sheppard LLP are investigating the cause of the January 26, 2022 chemical plant explosion at the Westlake Chemical South plant at Pete Manena Road and PPG Drive in Calcasieu Parish, Westlake, Louisiana. Initial reports are that several workers…