Feb 23, 2024 | Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury, Wrongful Death
A recent study on the safety of workers in the oil and gas industry revealed a startling statistic – between 2014 and 2019, 470 individuals lost their lives due to various incidents in offshore locations. Texas, a significant hub for the industry, accounted for...
Feb 16, 2024 | Defense Base Act, Malpractice Lawyer, Personal Injury, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
Every year, more than 62 million Americans seek medical attention related to injuries. These include accidents, vehicle crashes, and workplace injuries. Fortunately, if the harm resulted from negligence or wrongdoing by another party, the injured person can seek...
Dec 22, 2023 | Jones Act Lawyer, Maritime Law, Workplace Injury, Wrongful Death
Since the days of the first global sea power, the Portuguese Empire, the maritime industry has been vital. It connects nations and facilitates the movement of goods across oceans. However, working at sea comes with its fair share of risks. Maritime injuries are not...
Dec 15, 2023 | Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
There are more than 21,000 nonfatal workplace injuries in the United States every year. This results in billions of dollars in rehabilitation and medical bills. It also leads to incalculable costs in loss of earning potential, and quality of life. The good news is...
Dec 8, 2023 | Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.8 million nonfatal work-related injuries in the United States in 2022. That is a 4.5 percent increase (up from 2.3 million) over the previous year. Fortunately, there are laws that protect people injured at...
Nov 24, 2023 | Defense Base Act, Workplace Injury
Some of the most common ways to get injured on the job when working at a military base are from falls, PTSD, and exposure to toxic chemicals. However, it’s also possible to develop hearing loss due to things like heavy machinery and explosion-related injuries. ...
