Refineries operate under some of the most hazardous conditions in any industry. The combination of flammable materials, high-pressure systems, and complex industrial processes means that fires and explosions are a constant risk. When these devastating incidents occur,...
Eric Rhine
Multiple Passengers Injured from Turbulence on United Flight 5690
A United Airlines flight en route to Houston, Texas had to make an emergency landing in Waco, Texas on March 2, 2025. According to reports, SkyWest Flight 5690 (operating as United Express) experienced major turbulence forcing it to land. There were a total of 29...
What Is the Montreal Convention? Your Guide to International Air-Passenger Rights
A Single Global Standard Before 1999, international passengers faced a maze of treaties and local laws when they sought compensation for in-flight accidents. The Montreal Convention replaced those patchwork rules with one modern framework that now governs most...
Pedestrian Killed by Charter Bus in Colorado Springs, Colorado
There was a deadly charter bus accident in Colorado Springs, Colorado on February 27, 2025. According to reports, a charter bus operated by Arrow Stage Lines struck and killed a worker at Broadmoor World Arena. It is believed the worker was in a parking lot at the...
Deadly Crash Involving Box Truck near Kirbyville, Texas
There was a deadly accident involving a box truck south of Kirbyville, Texas on February 27, 2025. According to reports, a box truck traveling northbound on Highway 96 struck the rear of a passenger vehicle. After the collision both vehicles left the roadway, with...
The Dangers of Inadequate Training in Personnel Basket Transfers
Personnel basket transfers are a routine part of many offshore and industrial operations, but they are anything but simple. These transfers involve precise coordination, mechanical equipment, and real-time judgment—all of which demand training, repetition, and...
What Is a Go-Around in Aviation?
A go-around is a standard maneuver in aviation where a pilot discontinues a landing approach and ascends back into the air to attempt another landing. This procedure is not inherently dangerous—on the contrary, it’s a critical tool for maintaining safety when...
Signs of Negligence in Competitive Boating Events
Boating tournaments, particularly those involving high speeds, tight competition schedules, and crowded waterways, can carry significant risk. When event organizers or other involved parties fail to take reasonable precautions, accidents can result in serious injury...
What Are Driver Logs and How Do They Impact 18-Wheeler Accident Claims?
Driver logs are a critical safety component in the commercial trucking industry. Maintained either electronically or by hand, these records document a truck driver’s hours of service (HOS), rest breaks, and overall schedule. In the aftermath of an 18-wheeler accident,...
Fatal Train Accident in Southeast Harris County Claims One Life
A tragic train accident in southeast Harris County resulted in the death of a driver early on February 26, 2025. According to authorities, the crash occurred around 6:45 a.m. in the 11400 block of Galveston Road when a vehicle was struck by a Union Pacific train....

