The Jones Act is part of the more significant Merchant Marine Act of 1920 and allows injured workers to file a compensation claim after an injury on a vessel. Essentially any maritime worker who suffers an injury while at sea will have benefits under the Jones Act....
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What Are Jones Act Injury Cases Worth?
The Jones Act, in simple terms, allows maritime workers and others injured at sea the opportunity to recover compensation. The law applies to specific offshore vessels and various waterways, including the Gulf of Mexico. Sailors in waters that multiple states share...
Should I Hire a Construction Accident Attorney?
The oil and gas industry is dangerous, with deaths on the higher end than in other private sectors. Many victims of these injuries are unsure whether they have the right to hire an oilfield construction accident attorney. Oilfield workers have the right to hire an...
What Is the Jones Act?
If you are an oil worker, harbor worker, longshore worker, or seamen by trade, you should be familiar with the Jones Act. This law provides benefits in certain situations involving job-related injuries and illnesses. Jones Act claims can be more complicated than other...
Importance of Pop-Off Valves For Pipeline Workers
Overview of Pop-Off Valves Working in the oil industry is a high-pressure occupation, especially for pipeline workers who literally work with the high-pressure systems that move oil out of the earth and into commerce. If you work within the oil industry, you likely...
How Long Do Workers Stay on Oil Rigs?
Working on an offshore oil rig is one of the most dangerous jobs that a person can undertake. However, there are numerous benefits to these positions. Even an entry-level oil rig worker can earn between $47,000 and $80,000 each year. Electricians, installation...
Rose City, TX – Five Injured in Crane Accident at Optimus Steel off US-90
Rose City, TX (October 6, 2021) – A crane accident reported in Orange County on Tuesday morning left several workers injured. On October 5, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed on-site at a crash on US Highway 90. Reports from authorities...
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