What could be more fun than a day on the water with family and friends enjoying the sea on a recreational boating trip? For many people in Texas and elsewhere, boating is a splendid pastime that can’t be surpassed as a leisurely way to relax and unwind. But the...
If you work in a boiler room, then you'd don't likely need anyone explaining how dangerous your work is. You've likely already experienced minor injuries yourself and know countless others that have suffered worse. Some of the biggest threats in boiler rooms are...
Many of the biggest risks that oil and gas workers at offshore facilities face are dramatic. Fires, explosions and even equipment failures can be loud, shocking events that draw the world's attention. While such incidents certainly do contribute to the risks faced by...
If you’ve been hurt while working at sea or on a dock, it’s important that you have an opportunity to make a claim and get coverage. The Jones Act helps you seek compensation from your employer, which is an excellent way to make sure that you are compensated fairly...
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against Shore Offshore Services, LLC on behalf of two crew members who suffered serious injuries after their vessel broke free from its dock and drifted uncontrolled during Hurricane Zeta. Incident Overview On October...
Working on the water clearly carries some risks that you would never face in any other profession. A single accident can quickly turn fatal if a worker falls overboard. This is especially true in harsh conditions, such as when a storm comes up quickly and without...
When you hear the phrase “maritime accident,” you may picture something as tragic as the Titanic going down or something similar -- but most maritime accidents don’t actually make a lot of news even if they’re personal disasters for those affected. How many different...
The Jones Act provides seamen additional protections and rights to sue for compensation when they’re injured as a result of negligence on the part of their captain, fellow crew members or maritime company. But who, exactly, qualifies as a seaman? There are all kinds...
Whether you work about a ship or take cruises, it’s imperative that you familiarize yourself with some of the more common safety hazards that you’ll face while you’re on the water. This can help you remain safe, and it can also help you keep others around you safe....
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a Jones Act lawsuit on behalf of a seaman who suffered serious injuries while working aboard a commercial fishing vessel. The lawsuit alleges that negligence, unsafe working conditions, and an unseaworthy vessel led to a preventable...