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...
Boating accidents are surprisingly common -- both among industry professionals who work on the water for a living and recreational boaters alike. Many of those accidents are also preventable. In fact, most boating accidents come down to a few common problems. The more...
The most famous homebuilt aircraft in U.S. history is probably the plane flown by the Wright brothers over a century ago. However, homebuilt (also referred to as experimental amateur-built or kitbuilt) planes have become the fastest-growing type of aircraft in recent...
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...
There are dozens of dangerous chemicals that may be located in your workplace when you work in the oil and gas industry. From common chemicals, like peroxide and bleach, to less common materials, like mold or crystalline silica dust, there are many hazards to your...
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...
If you’re driving a boat, there are still “rules of the road” that must be followed. Many recreational accidents happen when drivers do not follow these rules and their boats collide. This can happen when drivers are drunk or distracted, of course, but also when they...
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...