Maintaining Worker Safety in Confined Space
Apr 12, 2012
When working offshore, whether on a platform, drilling rig or barge, crew members must frequently operate in confined spaces. Whenever space is limited hazards increase. For this reason, the Occupation...
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Who’s Responsible for a Truck Accident Caused by Malfunction?
Apr 05, 2012
Mechanical malfunctions may seem like something that no one could have foreseen or prevented, but if you were involved in a truck accident caused by malfunction, think again.
If you are involved in a t...
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The Impressive Port of New Orleans
Apr 05, 2012
Located in none other than the Big Easy itself, the Port of New Orleans continues to be a vital component to not only Louisianas economy, but the entire United States economy. While many people know in...
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Some Troubling Statistics About Truck Accidents
Apr 02, 2012
Most people have a healthy fear about driving on the road with large trucks. They are intimidating because drivers know that in an instant, if the truck driver slips up just once, that could mean a ter...
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More Bad Medical Devices Making Their Way onto the Market
Mar 29, 2012
For years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared certain medical devices for sale to the public without even requiring human trials, and now Consumer Reports Magazine wants to do something...
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Statute of Limitations for Jones Act Claims
Mar 28, 2012
When injuries occur, people want compensation, or so it usually goes. Everyone is entitled to a claim in the event that they are injured by the negligence of a third party. It only makes sense: those w...
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Types of Offshore Accidents
Mar 07, 2012
Oil platforms, sometimes referred to as oil rigs, are large structures that are designed to drill wells and extract oil and natural gas. These platforms also store the product for a time until it can b...
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Understanding Trucking Regulations and How They are Violated
Jan 23, 2012
Trucks are notorious for causing some of the most damaging accidents on the road. Unfortunately, some of these accidents are not as accidental as their name entails. In fact, many truck collisions are ...
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About Common Offshore Accidents and Injuries
Nov 17, 2011
Working offshore can be a difficult job, and it is not without significant dangers. According to the Health and Safety Executives (HSE), over a one year period between the years of 2010 to 2011, there ...
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