Maritime law is a unique area of law that involves many separate acts and pieces of legislation designed to protect workers who perform their job duties at sea. When you work on land, your state’s employment laws apply to your … Continue reading
Falls. Fires. Storms. Explosions. Critical machinery malfunctions. When your job shares many of the same characteristics as a science fiction action movie, life can be stressful. Working on an offshore oil rig is ranked as one of the top most … Continue reading
If you work on a ship, vessel or dock in the Port of Houston, then it is important to maintain a high level of safety. However, when one works in the maritime industry, accidents are bound to happen. Accidents generally … Continue reading
In any profession, getting injured on the job can significantly impact your life. For starters, you may have to endure months of medical treatment and rehabilitation, forcing you to miss work. In this situation, most workers can submit a claim … Continue reading
If you work on a drilling rig, you are fully aware of the dangers of the job. You have probably either been injured yourself, or witnessed many types of the injuries that occur on drilling rigs. The injuries significantly vary … Continue reading
