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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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), ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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The petrochemical industry is flourishing in Louisiana. New facilities and plants are constructed each year. There are so many that the stretch of the Mississippi River that runs between New Orleans and Baton Rouge has been nicknamed “Cancer ...
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Shipbuilding is a dynamic industry that is essential to the strength and growth of the United States, and it plays a key role in our economy on the Gulf Coast. Shipbuilders’ work is hard, not for the faint of heart, and comes with ...
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Allisions are among the most serious and costly inland waterway accidents. When a river vessel strikes a structure like a bridge, the results can be devastating. First, there is the potential for serious damage to the vessel and injuries among ...
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The Lambert Firm is proud to announce its new firm name — Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso – acknowledging the ongoing contributions of firm partners Chris Zainey, Jacki Smith, & Jeremy Soso and memorializing the bright future of this ...
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If you’ve been injured in an accident involving a big rig in New Orleans, you have a right to seek compensation for the damages caused by those injuries. Damages can include economic damages, like medical expenses and lost wages, as well ...
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