Category Archives: Maritime
Case Victory Spotlight: $7 Million Settlement for Injured Maritime Worker
Working over the water on the Mississippi River can be a dangerous job, especially when others make costly mistakes. Our client was working as a pile driver and welder on the installation of a new mooring dolphin and pipe rack which were being built to…
What to Do When Hurt on the Water
It is crucial to understand that if you are injured while on the water, the laws that govern the incident are not the same as those that would apply to a vehicle accident. Instead, the jurisdiction will fall under Maritime Law, which covers the waters…
Unplugged Oil Wells in the Gulf of Mexico Costly to Contain
It’s been almost 100 years since giant oil companies like BP, Shell, Chevron and Exxon began to construct offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. A new study published in the journal Nature Energy found that approximately 14,000 wells which dot the skyline have been…
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