Maritime accidents are increasing because there are more people boating who aren't following the recommended safety procedures. Texas requires that you report boating accidents that result in injury beyond personal first aid abilities, death or property damage...
After Accidents
Longshore/Maritime Accidents
The shipping and handling mistakes of OOG cargo
Out Of Gauge (OOG) cargo has dimensions that exceed normal sizes and weights. The cargo has to be loaded into open or flat rack containers instead of regular shipping containers. In Texas, the risks of maritime accidents are decreased when workers are held liable for...
Know your rights if you’re injured in a maritime accident
Working on the ocean or other large bodies of water near Texas exposes you to the threat of a maritime accident. Mishaps can occur quickly with cranes, ships, oil rigs or other large equipment. Commercial fishing Several factors can cause an accident when you're on a...
Communication prevents accidents at sea
Texas has busy ports and plenty of maritime traffic, so avoiding accidents is a crucial part of successfully navigating in the area. Unfortunately, accidents and collisions do occur, and these moments illustrate how to make the seas safer. Usually, the biggest problem...
Top 5 challenging conditions for dock workers in Texas
Working at a dock in any of Texas's harbors comes with a lot of challenging conditions that put workers at risk. Being aware of these threats can put you in a better position to avoid them and know how to deal when the unfortunate happens. Here are the top five...
What is the Jones Act?
The Jones Act is federal legislation that governs the shipment of goods to and from American ports. It is intended as an all-inclusive legislative tool that sets the parameters for a wide variety of operations ranging from the number of ships allowed to transport...