One person was killed in a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler in Fort Worth, Texas on April 16, 2021. The accident occurred on Highway 114 near Texas Motor Speedway. It involved an 18-wheeler and two other vehicles. One woman was killed in the accident, with...
Month: April 2021
What does it mean to be covered by the Jones Act?
Most workers in the United States are covered by workers' compensation law. This means that if they become injured while engaging in work-related activities, they'll be entitled to compensation in most cases. This compensation will cover all of the medical bills that...
Search and Rescue Ops Continue for Missing Crew and Passengers on SEACOR POWER
Coast Guard operations remain ongoing in an attempt to locate the missing twelve crew members who were on board the SEACOR POWER. The 129 foot lift boat SEACOR POWER capsized on April 13, 2021 south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. At the time of the incident, the jack...
Chief Officer Dies after Fall on Bulk Carrier DS SOFIE BULKER
There was an accident on board the bulk carrier DS SOFIE BULFER on April 12, 2021. The chief officer on the vessel was injured when he fell into the cargo hold of the vessel. At the time, the officer was supervising work occurring in the hold. The captain...
SEACOR Marine Lift Boat Capsizes South of Port Fourchon, Louisiana – 12 Missing
The 129 foot lift boat SEACOR POWER capsized on April 13, 2021 south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana. The boat was about 8 miles south of Port Fourchon at the time of the incident. Reports indicate there were 19 people on board the ship. Following a distress call,...
Recreational Boat Strikes Barge and Capsizes in Georgia
A recreational boat struck a barge and capsized on April 10, 2021 in Savannah, Georgia. At the time, the vessel was in the Savannah River near the Colonial Oil Dock. After the collision, three people were ejected from the vessel. Two of the passengers were rescued...
Fire Breaks out on Container Ship INTERASIA CATALYST
A fire broke out on board the container ship INTERASIA CATALYST beginning on April 5, 2021. At the time, the vessel was en route from Port Klang, Malaysia to Cochin, India. After the fire broke out, the vessel anchored at Port Klang. The vessel has remained there...
Cessna 182 Plane Crash in San Juan County, Washington
There was a small plane crash in San Juan County, Washington on April 11, 2021. The plane, a single-engine Cessna 182, crashed into the water off Blakely Island. There were two people on board the plane. It is unclear at this time what caused the accident. There...
3 common maritime injuries compensable under the Jones Act
Many Houston residents choose a maritime career because they love being out in the Gulf and can earn quite a lucrative income. Unfortunately, maritime jobs are also some of the most dangerous occupations in the nation and can lead to severe injuries or even death. 3...
Accident on Container Ship APL SOUTHAMPTON – Two Injured
There was an incident on board the bulk carrier APL SOUTHAMPTON on April 8, 2021. At the time, the vessel was en route from Los Angeles to Oakland, California. While the vessel was in operation, the chief engineer and oiler were working in the engine room when an...