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How Long Does It Take To Resolve An Offshore Injury Case?

 Working offshore on an oil rig is one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Because of the type of work and the environment, oil rig workers are routinely exposed to a number of hazards. These include adverse weather conditions (such as ... read more

How Long Does An Insurance Company Have To Settle A Claim in Louisiana?

 If you’ve been injured in a car or truck accident in Louisiana that was caused by negligence, state law gives you the right to seek compensation for the losses/damages caused by your injuries. You can do so by filing a personal injury ... read more

How Social Media Can Sink Your Maritime Injury Case

 If you’ve suffered an injury in a maritime accident, what you say or do after the accident could have a big impact on the total compensation you’ll be able to collect for your injuries — this includes any comments or posts you ... read more

Truck Driver Fatigue is a Factor of Truck Accidents

 About 130,000 people are injured in truck accidents every year in the United States. While there are several contributors to truck accidents, truck driver fatigue is a common cause of collisions. When commercial truck drivers are fatigued from ... read more

What Is the Louisiana Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims?
CATEGORIES: Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured in an accident that was caused by the negligent actions of another, Louisiana state law gives you the right to seek compensation for the damages resulting from your injuries. However, it’s important to remember ... read more

Nearly Half of Offshore Worker Fatalities Not Counted By Federal Safety Agency

 On April 20, 2010, there was an explosion aboard the Deepwater Horizon, an oil drilling rig operating in the Gulf of Mexico. 11 workers were killed as a result of the explosion and subsequent sinking of the rig. 4 million barrels of oil flowed ... read more

Blast Injuries Caused by Refinery and Oil Rig Explosions

 Fire, intense heat, falling debris, structural failures, and the release of toxic materials are not the only deadly dangers of a refinery or oil rig explosion. When an explosion occurs in a refinery or on an offshore oil rig, it generates an ... read more

Staying Safe at Sea During Hurricane Season
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If you live and work along the Gulf Coast or its surrounding waters, we don’t have to tell you how terrifying and dangerous a tropical storm or hurricane can be. Hurricanes are among the most destructive forces of nature. Each year they ... read more

Common Causes of Maritime Crane Accidents and How to Avoid Them

 Crane accidents are unfortunately all too common in the maritime industry. Cranes are large and heavy machines, and they are often used to move heavy loads in ports and on vessels. This can be a dangerous combination if the crane is not ... read more

Offshore Safety Hazards and Training

 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of 128 fatalities in activities related to offshore oil and gas operations occurred in the United States during the period of 2003-2010 (an average of 16 per year), ... read more

Consequences of a Brain Injury Caused by a Truck Accident
CATEGORIES: Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are among the worst on Louisiana roads. Because of their larger size and mass, a truck can slam into an automobile with devastating force during an accident. It’s not uncommon for a big truck accident to result in serious, ... read more

Why Are Hazardous Materials Truck Accidents Different From Other Truck Accidents?
CATEGORIES: Truck Accidents
Because of the vast difference in size and mass, collisions between big trucks and automobiles often have devastating consequences for the occupants of the automobile. Injuries can be severe, even fatal. The situation can be made a whole lot ... read more

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