The workers’ compensation laws in each state aim to provide financial security to workers injured on the job. Unlike most other states, Texas does not require employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. While this may seem to present problems to … Continue reading
When a worker suffers an injury after an oilfield accident, he or she has a right to seek financial compensation for their employees. In Texas, the majority of oilfield workers may get the money they need by filing a workers’ … 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 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
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act is a federal workers’ compensation law that gives benefits to specific maritime workers and civilian employees on military bases across the nation. The LHWCA covers longshoremen, harbor employees, and any other employees that … Continue reading
