The recent Port Arthur refinery explosion has created serious legal questions for workers, nearby residents, and businesses impacted by the incident. Even in situations where immediate injuries are limited, refinery explosions often lead to a wide range of claims...
Year: 2026
3 Dead After Tour Helicopter Crashes Near Kalalau Beach on Kauaʻi
A deadly helicopter crash off Kalalau Beach on Kauaʻi’s Nā Pali Coast on March 26, 2026, has left three people dead and two others hospitalized. According to responding agencies, the helicopter—identified as a Hughes 369D (500D) operated by Airborne Aviation—went down...
What Should Workers at the Port Arthur Refinery Do After the Explosion?
The recent Port Arthur refinery explosion has raised serious concerns for workers who were on-site or in the surrounding areas at the time of the incident. Even though early reports indicate no immediate fatalities, refinery explosions are inherently dangerous events...
Father Killed, Son Injured in Biscayne Bay Hit-and-Run Boating Crash
A tragic boating collision in Biscayne Bay off Miami Beach on March 25, 2026, left one man dead and his son seriously injured after their small vessel was struck by another boat that fled the scene. According to investigators with the Florida Fish and Wildlife...
Two Injured After Piper Crash During Landing Attempt at Block Island Airport
A small aircraft accident on March 25, 2026, at Block Island Airport in Rhode Island left two people hospitalized after a Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six crashed during an attempted landing. According to available information, the aircraft had departed Chatham Municipal...
Two Injured After Helicopter Crashes Into Tree in Kendall County, Texas
A helicopter crash in Kendall County, Texas on March 24, 2026 left two people hospitalized after the aircraft struck a tree and crashed on private property at Headwaters Ranch. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the helicopter was occupied by a...
What Rights Do Passengers Have After the Recent Plane Crash at LaGuardia?
The March 23, 2026 collision between an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 and a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport left two pilots dead and dozens of passengers injured. For those onboard—and for families affected by the tragedy—the legal and financial questions...
Explosion at Port Arthur Refinery Triggers Shelter-in-Place Order Along Texas Coast
A large explosion at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas on March 24, 2026, sent a massive plume of smoke into the air and prompted officials to issue a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. The refinery, located along the Texas Gulf Coast, processes...
Two Vessels Collide on Mississippi River Near Hahnville, Louisiana
A collision between two commercial vessels on March 23, 2026, along the Mississippi River near Hahnville, Louisiana has disrupted river traffic and prompted a coordinated federal investigation. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the freighter Pac Dubhe and the geared...
Five Boaters Rescued After Vessel Sinks Near Manchac Lighthouse in Lake Pontchartrain
Five people were rescued from Lake Pontchartrain on the night of March 22, 2026, after their boat began taking on water and ultimately sank near the Manchac Lighthouse. According to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office, the group—three women and two...

