Maritime workers who have been denied full wages often want to know: How long do I have to file a wage claim as a seaman? The answer depends on the type of claim, the applicable law, and whether the seaman is governed by U.S. law or foreign regulations. In this...
A small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in Kentwood, Louisiana on Saturday, May 3, leaving both the pilot and passenger with injuries. The plane crashed in a wooded area near B Sanders Road just moments after taking off from a nearby private airstrip. The...
A tragic accident unfolded on May 3, 2025 when a small aircraft crashed into a residential neighborhood in Simi Valley, California, killing both occupants on board and sparking fires that damaged two homes. According to reports, the aircraft, identified as a Van’s...
SharkNinja has issued a major recall affecting approximately 1.8 million of its Ninja Foodi multi-function pressure cookers after dozens of consumers reported suffering serious burns. The malfunction is tied to the pressure-cooking feature, which may allow users to...
Why Fire Safety Matters Offshore Working on offshore oil platforms is inherently dangerous. These massive structures are often located dozens of miles from the nearest shoreline, surrounded by flammable materials, complex machinery, and confined living quarters. A...
Understanding the Role of Aircraft Maintenance in Aviation Safety Every aircraft — whether commercial, private, or chartered — relies on regular inspection, servicing, and repair to remain flightworthy. When a plane crash occurs, one of the first areas of...
Why Hot Work is High Risk at Sea “Hot work” refers to tasks like welding, cutting, grinding, or brazing—operations that generate heat, sparks, or open flames. On marine vessels, especially those carrying flammable materials such as fuel, sewage, or chemicals, hot work...
As robotaxis become more common on city streets and highways, the risk of them being involved in—or even initiating—multi-vehicle pileups is growing. These chain-reaction crashes can cause major injuries and raise complicated questions of liability. When an autonomous...
Storefront vehicle crashes are among the most shocking and dangerous types of incidents on commercial property. Customers shopping, dining, or waiting in line may suddenly find themselves in the path of a vehicle that has jumped a curb and crashed through a building’s...
A serious incident aboard the Maersk Sana has left the vessel stranded in the Atlantic Ocean following a reported explosion in its engine room. The containership was en route from Newark, New Jersey, to Singapore when the emergency unfolded on April 28, 2025. The ship...