Maritime workers such as commercial fishermen and vessel crew face many dangerous job hazards that may lead to life-changing injuries or even death. Workers on these vessels confront an assortment of potential injuries and illnesses including spinal cord trauma and...
The Coast Guard suspended its search on April 19 for sailors aboard the capsized liftboat Seacor Power. The 129-foot boat with 19 onboard went down around 4:30 p.m. on April 13 amidst hurricane-force winds eight miles off the coast of Port Fourchon. The search and...
Boeing was on the rebound in 2021. Not only was the airline industry moving back toward pre-pandemic business levels of activities, but the manufacturer also took orders for 185 of its 737 Max as well as other orders and deliveries in the first quarter of the new...
When someone else's reckless or negligent behavior causes you to suffer serious bodily harm, you need all the help you can get to secure the best possible compensation for your injuries. The cost of a car accident's medical bills alone can be more than several...
It is unfortunate that drug addiction among truckers around the globe is much higher than the average. This should be no surprise, considering the long hours alone, stuck in a cab and hurtling down the road with up to 80,000 pounds of vehicle and payload. They fight...
Amidst the gush of news at the end of 2020, it was hard to keep up. So, many likely missed the news that the U.S. Congress passed a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the fiscal year 2021. This 4,500-page policy covers all things defense-related and...
A United flight out of Denver made national news on February 20 when large metal parts fell off the Boeing 777-200 jet just after takeoff. According to local news, parts were spread over at least three neighborhoods in the Broomfield suburb. The largest piece was a...
If you are a mariner working at sea, you most likely face very real dangers on the job every single day. What you might not know is that, under maritime law, mariners are not qualified for workers’ compensation. That can be a big deal if you suffer an injury while...
Those severely burned likely endure one of the most physically painful things they ever face. Nevertheless, these injuries are a genuine possibility on a day-to-day basis for welders, those who work around chemicals, on an oil platform, or in foodservice. So,...
Commercial fishermen have long known about the bountiful catches off the shores of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico. Oysters and shrimp have long been the kings in water, but one must never forget that among the other bounties include finfish such as groupers and...
