It’s estimated that there are over 119,000 workers in the oil and gas extraction industry. There’s no denying that oilfield jobs come with good pay and benefits. Unfortunately, they are also some of the most dangerous positions out there. Even when a...
The maritime industry is one of the most dangerous on the planet. This fact concerns people when they learn that maritime industry workers don’t have recourse under state workers’ compensation laws. However, you don’t have to worry because the Jones...
Since the days of the first global sea power, the Portuguese Empire, the maritime industry has been vital. It connects nations and facilitates the movement of goods across oceans. However, working at sea comes with its fair share of risks. Maritime injuries are not...
1920 was a big year in US history. Two amendments were passed in the same year–Prohibition and Women’s Suffrage. The first radio station hit the air, the Ponzi scheme was invented, and F. Scott Fitzgerald published his first novel. One major...
Did you know that human errors cause between 75% to 96% of marine accidents? Every day, maritime workers risk their lives. Sailors confront the risk of injuries and accidents due to their vessel’s conditions or the weather while at sea. While no company can...
The Jones Act is a set of laws about maritime vessels, their workers, passengers, and freight. It is often referred to by its European counterpart name of the Cabotage Law (pronounced like sabotage). The Jones Act has a portion of the law that specifically covers...
