Sep 6, 2024 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury, Wrongful Death
According to OSHA, workplace injuries and illnesses nationwide dropped from 10.9 to 2.7 per 100 workers over the past five decades. Despite this significant decline in domestic workplace injuries, millions of civilians working abroad on U.S. military bases or...
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...
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...
Oct 18, 2018 | Malpractice Lawyer, Wrongful Death
We often hear about wrongful death cases in the media. In August of this year, for example, the deceased performer Prince’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit claims that certain medical professionals failed the singer in the weeks preceding his...
