Maritime Workers and PTSD
PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident,…
Marijuana Testing and Maritime Workers
Since the ’80s, many employers in the U.S. have made testing for marijuana and other illegal substances a regular part of their pre-employment screening process…
Coast Guard Searches for Missing Tug Worker in Mississippi River
The Coast Guard is searching for a crewman who fell off a tugboat Thursday morning in the Mississippi River near Donaldsonville, Louisiana. The missing man…
Louisiana’s HauteWork Combines Safety with Style for Offshore Workers
A new company, HauteWork, is proving that flame resistant clothing (FRC) doesn’t have to be fashion resistant. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)…
Study Sounds the Alarm on Struggle of Maritime Workers with Depression
Maritime work has always been risky. Bodily injuries, hypothermia and drowning are just a few of the dangers maritime workers must deal with. However, physical…
17 People Killed when Duck Boat Capsizes in Missouri Lake
Seventeen people were killed Thursday night when a duck boat capsized and sank in Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri. Fourteen others survived, with seven…
Offshore Oil Production Is Helping U.S. Become World’s Number One Oil Producer
Offshore oil production appears to be entering a boom cycle, which is great news for offshore workers’ job security. Everyone who works in offshore oil…
Defective PFDs Pose a Danger for Maritime Workers
Imagine being a maritime worker facing an offshore disaster only to find you were unable to don your Personal Flotation Device due to a manufacturer’s…
Offshore Disasters: Ignoring the Human Element Can Lead to Tragedy
In order to supply the world’s ever-growing demand for energy, the offshore oil and gas industry has to set up operations farther away from shore…
How Will a Recent Decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth District Affect Maritime Injury Lawsuits?
Does a bankruptcy court have the authority to dispose of a maritime lien through application of bankruptcy law? That was one of the questions put…
Beat the Heat: Maritime Workers and the Dangers of Heat-related Illnesses
Maritime workers must often work in hot and humid conditions, putting them at risk for heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses. As summer…
Ninth Circuit Court Ruling Allows Injured Seaman to Seek Punitive Damages
A decision earlier this year by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California will allow an injured seamen to proceed with a lawsuit to…
Avoiding Mooring Line Snap Back Accidents
If you work in the maritime industry long enough, you are sure to have heard the many horror stories about workers being killed or seriously…
When Worker Fatigue Leads to Maritime Accidents
Maritime accidents injure and kill workers every year and cause millions of dollars in damages to vessels, dock facilities and offshore platforms. Research into the…
Tugboat that Sank in Mississippi River Found; 2 Crewmembers Still Missing
The tugboat Natalie Jean, which capsized and sank in the Mississippi River last week leaving 2 crewmembers missing, has been located. Ricky Boyette, a U.S….
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Two Men Missing After Tugboat Sinks on Mississippi River
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended a search late Tuesday night for two men missing after a tugboat capsized and sank Monday morning on the Mississippi…
Barge Accident Highlights Dangers of Navigating Mississippi River During High Water Stages
A tow barge struck the Gov. Nicholls Street wharf in New Orleans last week, damaging a number of pilings. No injuries or spills were reported…
Offshore Worker Killed on Platform off Louisiana Coast
A third-party construction worker was killed Saturday while replacing firewater plug piping on an oil platform off the Louisiana coast. No other injuries were reported…
Can You Be Blacklisted for Filing an Offshore Injury Claim?
If you are a maritime worker who has been injured in an on-the-job accident caused by the unseaworthiness of a vessel or the negligence of…
How Long Do I Have to File a Maritime Injury Claim?
If you are a maritime worker injured while on the job, there are many advantages to seeking legal representation from an experienced offshore injury attorney…