Most people do not look at their workplace as a place where they face serious injuries or death every day. There are jobs that include health and safety risks for workers. When most studies list the most dangerous jobs in America, they often come up with the same...
Month: June 2020
In a work accident personal injury case, where does the money come from?
After a work-related accident, you will be facing many questions. Who will pay for the hospital bills and lost wages? What about the part that workers’ compensation won’t cover? Can I bring a claim against my employer, too? A recent case decided by the Texas Supreme...
BSEE Report Issued Following Incident on Cox Operating Oil Platform
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its Report following the investigation into the dropped object incident that occurred at the West Delta 30-P OCS 00026 platform on January 24, 2020. The platform is owned and operated by Cox...
BSEE Report For Incident During Offshore Platform Decommissioning
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its Report following the investigation into the incident that occurred while decommissioning at the Ewing Banks (EW) 921 A, OCS-G 12142 tension leg platform (TLP) on February 2, 2020. The platform...
There are steps to civil litigation
Whenever two or more parties have a legal dispute, they can pursue civil litigation. There are no criminal charges in these cases. The parties simply have legal concerns that need resolution. There are steps in the process. Understanding them can help you decide how...