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There are many types of offshore accidents but when we discuss famous shipwrecks, we are referring to wrecks that resulted in the ship going completely underwater and, in most cases, un-salvaged. These wrecks were responsible for the loss of thousands of lives and billions of dollars in physical damage. It…

Our offshore injury attorneys know just how dangerous the maritime industry is and how important safety systems are to keep workers safe.  In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the maritime industry is six times (600%) more fatal than other U.S. industries, having a history…

Oil rig accidents happen more frequently than we may care to admit, yielding various levels of destruction. While truly catastrophic accidents may not be nearly as common, they have lasting effects on workers and the environment. Below we cover four of the worst offshore accidents in recent maritime history and…

Working around oil and gas drilling operations can be extremely dangerous, especially if things go wrong. When highly flammable substances escape and come into contact with ignition sources, explosions can result and cause a lot of damage. Oil rig explosions are not rare events. Texas leads the country in oil…

The doctrine of unseaworthiness is one of the most important when trying to hold an employer accountable for an injury on the job. Attorney Dax F. Garza explains how this doctrine arose and how it can be used in a maritime injury case under the Jones Act to seek compensation…

Much of the United States borders water sources significant enough to engage in commercial activity. Whether it is a river, lake, stream, coast, or cape, Americans interact with these bodies of water on a daily basis. However, only a few of us know precisely what laws govern our waterways and…

As the United States faced the grim reality of World War I, the Jones Act of 1920 was created to protect and regulate shipping in the United States. In this Act, ships transporting between U.S. ports were required to be built and registered in the U.S., have a majority of…

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